Assistant Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to join a growing and ambitious construction business based from their head office in Aylesford.

The company specialises in the delivery of industrial, commercial and leisure projects
, working with established clients across the UK on projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major developments valued at up to 50m
. Their specialist market knowledge and reputation for quality have helped them build a strong and growing order book.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating and pre-construction career, with progression and responsibility actively rewarded as the business continues to grow.

Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and wider estimating team, you will support the preparation and delivery of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of tenders, budgets and cost plans
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and project requirements
• Carrying out manual and digital take-offs
• Preparing Bills of Quantities
• Preparing and issuing subcontractor enquiries
• Obtaining, reviewing and comparing subcontractor quotations
• Inputting and analysing project costs
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
• Assisting with the handover of successful tenders to the project team
• Maintaining the subcontractor database
• Attending site visits where required
• Supporting general pre-construction administration and document control

The ideal candidate will have some previous experience within estimating, quantity surveying, pre-construction or a construction related commercial environment and be keen to develop their career further.

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• The ability to read and understand drawings and written information
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage your workload effectively
• A proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence

This is an opportunity to join a growing construction business where hard work, development and progression are genuinely recognised and rewarded.

The business is also introducing a 3 day weekend
, giving employees an additional day away from work an initiative that is highly unusual within the construction industry.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your estimating career, work on interesting projects and progress within a growing specialist contractor, this could be an excellent opportunity.