- Are you a Estimator with fitout, interior or drylining experience? Do you want to work for a family owned company that value your work?If so, this is a MUST READ! This is a great opportunity to work with the companies Lead Estimator on internal projects across London and South. My client is a well established sub-contractor working with a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2025, partnering with some of the industries leading Main Contractors as well aAre you a Estimator with fitout, interior or drylining experience? Do you want to work for a family owned company that value your work?If so, this is a MUST READ! This is a great opportunity to work with the companies Lead Estimator on internal projects across London and South. My client is a well established sub-contractor working with a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2025, partnering with some of the industries leading Main Contractors as well a
- Title: EstimatorContract: PermanentLocation: KentSalary: Up to £80k Client:My client is a generalist main contractor delivering Private and Public sector projects operating out of Kent. They are looking for a Estimator to join their team and develop their skills and be part of their growing team. The projects they tender for range from DFE, Healthcare and Commercial projects. Role:Develop your skills as a Estimator alongside regional professionalsPrepare dTitle: EstimatorContract: PermanentLocation: KentSalary: Up to £80k Client:My client is a generalist main contractor delivering Private and Public sector projects operating out of Kent. They are looking for a Estimator to join their team and develop their skills and be part of their growing team. The projects they tender for range from DFE, Healthcare and Commercial projects. Role:Develop your skills as a Estimator alongside regional professionalsPrepare d
- Construction Estimator / Senior Estimator - Leading Contractor Location: South WalesAre you an experienced and skilled Construction Estimator looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do want to find a company where you can progress? We have a fantastic position open for a Construction Estimator at a well-established and respected regional contractor within the area and have some fantastic growth plans for the next 4 years. You truly will be looked afterConstruction Estimator / Senior Estimator - Leading Contractor Location: South WalesAre you an experienced and skilled Construction Estimator looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do want to find a company where you can progress? We have a fantastic position open for a Construction Estimator at a well-established and respected regional contractor within the area and have some fantastic growth plans for the next 4 years. You truly will be looked after
- Are you an experienced Estimator looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and well-established main contractor? We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join a growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the project development, ensuring accurate cost estimates that align with the business strategic goals. If you have a passion for construction and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! Key ResponsibiAre you an experienced Estimator looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and well-established main contractor? We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join a growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the project development, ensuring accurate cost estimates that align with the business strategic goals. If you have a passion for construction and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibi
- Are you an experienced or aspiring Estimator? If so, this is a MUST READ! This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team. My client is a well established award winning company working with a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2025.The Role:Working on Tendering and pricing of works valued from £200k up to £15mPrepare tender packagesWork closely with subcontractors for procurementSite visits where necessaryCost planningValue Engineering whAre you an experienced or aspiring Estimator? If so, this is a MUST READ! This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team. My client is a well established award winning company working with a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2025.The Role:Working on Tendering and pricing of works valued from £200k up to £15mPrepare tender packagesWork closely with subcontractors for procurementSite visits where necessaryCost planningValue Engineering wh
- Construction Estimator - Leading Contractor Location: Bristol Are you an experienced and skilled Construction Estimator looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do want to find a company where you can progress? We have a fantastic position open for a Construction Estimator at a well-established and respected contractor within the area and have some fantastic growth plans for the next 4 years. You truly will be looked after and your career will progressConstruction Estimator - Leading Contractor Location: Bristol Are you an experienced and skilled Construction Estimator looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do want to find a company where you can progress? We have a fantastic position open for a Construction Estimator at a well-established and respected contractor within the area and have some fantastic growth plans for the next 4 years. You truly will be looked after and your career will progress
- Position EstimatorLocation ChesterfieldSalary £60,000 - £70,000 + package Randstad have partnered with a high spec house builder who are based in the Chesterfield area. They focus on providing high quality homes for their customers and have a great reputation throughout the industry. They are seeking an Estimator to join their commercial team, focusing on land appraisals. RoleThe Estimator is responsible for evaluating new land opportunities, developing dePosition EstimatorLocation ChesterfieldSalary £60,000 - £70,000 + package Randstad have partnered with a high spec house builder who are based in the Chesterfield area. They focus on providing high quality homes for their customers and have a great reputation throughout the industry. They are seeking an Estimator to join their commercial team, focusing on land appraisals. RoleThe Estimator is responsible for evaluating new land opportunities, developing de
- Job title: EstimatorPay rate: £200 - £220 a day, weekly payLocation: Wakefield, WF6 areaContract: Temporary, start 1st July until November 2025, 40 hours a week, flexible start and finsih times Responsibilities & Requirements:Provide cost estimations and quotations to clients on a daily basisMeet sub-contractors on site around the Wakefield district and relay scope of work to them to provide quotations to usGood IT skills required and a good understandingJob title: EstimatorPay rate: £200 - £220 a day, weekly payLocation: Wakefield, WF6 areaContract: Temporary, start 1st July until November 2025, 40 hours a week, flexible start and finsih times Responsibilities & Requirements:Provide cost estimations and quotations to clients on a daily basisMeet sub-contractors on site around the Wakefield district and relay scope of work to them to provide quotations to usGood IT skills required and a good understanding
- We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join an established regional business from their office near Guildford. They turnover in excess of £180 million and target schemes between £1 and £30 million. They have a healthy mix of clients and a significant amount of their work is repeat negotiated work alongside regional and local framework opportunities and competitive tendering for specific targeted projects. Typical projects include schools - both newWe are looking for an experienced Estimator to join an established regional business from their office near Guildford. They turnover in excess of £180 million and target schemes between £1 and £30 million. They have a healthy mix of clients and a significant amount of their work is repeat negotiated work alongside regional and local framework opportunities and competitive tendering for specific targeted projects. Typical projects include schools - both new
- Estimators required for a Tier 1 contractor based in Reading, Berkshire. The company are one of the most successfully privately owned profitable contractors in the country and their Southern operations are based from their office near Reading and turnover in excess of £1 billion a year. They target schemes between £30 and £150 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients and will also identify and target single stage regenEstimators required for a Tier 1 contractor based in Reading, Berkshire. The company are one of the most successfully privately owned profitable contractors in the country and their Southern operations are based from their office near Reading and turnover in excess of £1 billion a year. They target schemes between £30 and £150 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients and will also identify and target single stage regen
- We are looking for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator to join an established South Coast business from their head office in Chandlers Ford. They turnover in excess of £25 million and target schemes between £1 and £8 million. They have a healthy mix of clients , a significant amount is repeat negotiated work alongside regional and local framework opportunities and competitive tendering for specific targeted projects. Typical projects include NHS and care markWe are looking for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator to join an established South Coast business from their head office in Chandlers Ford. They turnover in excess of £25 million and target schemes between £1 and £8 million. They have a healthy mix of clients , a significant amount is repeat negotiated work alongside regional and local framework opportunities and competitive tendering for specific targeted projects. Typical projects include NHS and care mark
- Our cluent is a leading main contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality commercial building projects across the North East. With a robust pipeline of exciting new ventures, predominantly in the £5m - £20m range, they are looking for a talented and experienced Estimating Manager to join their pre-construction team.The Role:They are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for aOur cluent is a leading main contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality commercial building projects across the North East. With a robust pipeline of exciting new ventures, predominantly in the £5m - £20m range, they are looking for a talented and experienced Estimating Manager to join their pre-construction team.The Role:They are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for a
- We are recruiting a Bid/Preconstruction manager to join a regional contractor based in Surrey. They have a number of new opportunities from existing clients and frameworks and are looking to increase their preconstruction team. They target negotiated repeat buisness opportunities as well as framework opportunities and are secured on the DFE, Pagabo, SCF and local authority frameworks and work on bids in the education, health, care and defence marketplacesWe are recruiting a Bid/Preconstruction manager to join a regional contractor based in Surrey. They have a number of new opportunities from existing clients and frameworks and are looking to increase their preconstruction team. They target negotiated repeat buisness opportunities as well as framework opportunities and are secured on the DFE, Pagabo, SCF and local authority frameworks and work on bids in the education, health, care and defence marketplaces
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estimator jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current estimator jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of an estimator. You can compare and filter relevant estimator positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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estimator jobs contract types
Estimator jobs are available in the following contract types:
- estimator jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as an estimator for the same company until you retire or resign. This gives you extra job security.
- estimator jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same employer for a few months. You can build your analytical skills or even take on a permanent position post-contract.
- estimator jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work as an estimator for a fixed term. This allows you to determine if being an estimator is the right role for you.
- estimator jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you work standard business hours, usually from 9 am to 5 pm. You maintain a regular routine and enjoy a steady income.
- estimator jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work as an estimator for a few hours or days per week. It is ideal if you want a better work-life balance.
If you are looking for a flexible work setting or work-from-home options, remote estimator positions are available.
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about estimator jobs
As an estimator, you determine the costs associated with projects. You analyse construction drawings and specifications and determine the expenses for project completion. After determining the project cost, you recommend ways to reduce expenses. You are also in charge of bidding for contractors and sourcing affordable suppliers for materials.
Would you like to know more about this job? Then check out the estimator job profile page.
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how much does an estimator make in the UK?
You will find more information on the estimator salary on the estimator job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for estimator jobs
If you are ready to apply for an estimator job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as an estimator?
If you are interested in becoming an estimator, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our estimator job profile.
To work as an estimator in the UK, pursue a Higher National Diploma or an undergraduate degree in construction management or quantity surveying. You can also start with an advanced apprenticeship in project controls, which combines on-the-job training with coursework. Many employers require extensive experience, which you obtain by working as a quantity surveyor assistant.
In the estimator job overview, you can submit your application using the "Apply now" button. Your details will be filled in automatically as soon as you’re logged in with your Randstad account. Don’t have an account? No problem – just fill in your details manually.
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does randstad have any tips on how to search for estimator jobs?
If you can’t find the perfect role for you listed on this page, you’re able to keep up-to-date by using our notification option to alert you when suitable roles become available. Simply enter your details, and as soon as a new estimator job is available that meets your criteria, you will be informed instantly.