Assistant Estimator
Job in
Chorley, Lancashire, WV16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-04
Listing for:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Chorley, Lancashire
Salary:
Up to £40,000
A well-established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is currently seeking an Assistant Estimator / Estimator to join their expanding commercial team in Chorley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator or an Assistant Estimator looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled estimating team and play a key role in pricing and securing major residential infrastructure and groundworks packages.
Assistant Estimator / Estimator Position Remuneration
Competitive salary up to £40.000 dependent on experience
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression within a growing business
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Employee Ownership Scheme and long-term profit share (6-10% historically)
Company Car / Allowance depending on level
28 day holidays 1 more every year
Assistant Estimator / Estimator
Position Overview
Carry out detailed measurement and take-offs using 2D and 3D software
Review tender documentation and manage RFIs
Undertake site visits and risk assessments
Interpret ground conditions from Site Investigation reports
Complete earthworks modelling and quantification
Measure and price:
S104 Adoptable Sewers
S38 Roads
S278 Highway Works
Substructures from footing to floor slab
External works
Private drainage and attenuation
Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations
Build rates from first principles
Prepare Bills of Quantities
Work closely with Contracts Managers to review programmes and outputs
Prepare tender adjudication and submission documents for senior management review
Assistant Estimator / Estimator
Position Requirements
Good understanding of groundworks activities including roads, sewers, foundations, earthworks and substructure
Minimum HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong motivation and willingness to learn and develop
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organised with strong time management abilities
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Team-focused and client-oriented approach
Previous experience within a groundworks or civils estimating environment (Desirable)
Proven measurement and take-off capability (Desirable)
Experience interpreting Site Investigation reports (Desirable)
Ability to build rates from first principles (Desirable)
Experience using estimating software such as Causeway or Con Quest (Desirable)
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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