Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator

Department: Estimating

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kings Cross

Reporting To: Managing Estimator

Join Our Team as an Assistant Estimator!

Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? If you have 5+ years of industry experience and exposure to RC Frame or civil works, we would love to hear from you.

About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey.

Role

Purpose:

As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or CAD measure to measure and take off quantities from drawings.
• Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement.
• Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying.
• Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities.
• Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings.
• Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team.

Technical

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames.
• Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM
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• Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or CAD measure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Experience using estimating software such as Causeway or similar.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen.
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions.
• Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment.
• Builds relationships based on trust and integrity.
• A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership.

Why Join Us?

• 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
• Excellent salary and benefits
• Flexi-care benefits:
  Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2
  
  Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health cash plan.
• Opportunities for long-term development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.