About Constructex
Founded in 2015, Constructex is a dynamic, UK-based specialist maritime contractor. As an SME with a strong engineering ethos and consistent year-on-year growth, we pride ourselves on delivering complex, high-value projects to blue-chip clients across the UK. Our projects span a wide range of challenging marine environments, supported by our in-house specialist plant, maritime and commercial diving teams.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Estimator / Project Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This is a vital position that bridges both the tendering and delivery phases of our projects. You will play a key role in pricing new opportunities, preparing competitive tenders, and tracking project budgets throughout the lifecycle—from bid to close-out. You’ll also support project managers with contract management under frameworks such as JCT and NEC4.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company that values technical input, encourages innovation, and is deeply involved in delivering projects that make a real impact on the UK's maritime infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for a range of marine civil engineering projects
- Liaise with engineers and project managers to understand scope and requirements
- Analyse drawings and specifications to produce material and labour take-offs
- Maintain and monitor project budgets, forecasting and cost control
- Assist in contract administration and support commercial negotiations
- Track variations, prepare valuations, and contribute to final account settlements
- Maintain tender documentation, pricing databases, and supplier/subcontractor engagement
Requirements
- Your English both written and spoke must be very good. This will be a key screening criteria determine initially during a telephone interview. This is a vital attribute for the role
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the construction industry (marine experience desirable but not essential)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general comfort with spreadsheets
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and perform material take-offs
- Understanding of construction contracts, ideally including JCT and NEC4
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Why Join Constructex?
- Work in a niche and growing sector with exciting technical challenges
- Be part of a close-knit, engineering-led team with a strong reputation
- Gain exposure to high-profile projects and a variety of work
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Competitive salary and performance-related rewards
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of an ambitious and specialist contractor making waves in the maritime industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@constructex.co.uk with the subject line: Estimator / Project QS Application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham PO16 0LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently require a visa to work in the UK?
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- relevant: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Expected start date: 21/07/2025