Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator – Refurbishment Roofing Division

Location:

Milton Keynes with travel as required
Salary:
Up to £35,000
Benefits:
Pension scheme, long‑service reward programme

A well‑established construction business is seeking an organised and motivated Assistant Estimator to support its busy refurbishment division. The company delivers a wide range of pitched and flat roofing projects and is expanding into solar installations, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a developing area of the industry.

Role Overview
As an Assistant Estimator, you will support the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive cost submissions for refurbishment roofing projects. Working with senior estimators, clients, suppliers, and internal teams, you will contribute to tender preparation, assist with pricing, and help ensure high‑quality and timely submissions. This role is ideal for someone with early estimating experience or a strong construction or roofing background looking to progress.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and Tender Support

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for pitched and flat roofing projects

• Support the review of tender documents and project scope

• Attend site visits with senior colleagues to collect technical information

• Help prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and material take‑offs

• Support tender follow‑ups and client communication

• Assist with solar estimating where required

Client and Supplier Engagement

• Gather pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers

• Support cost comparisons and negotiation activities

• Provide basic technical information on roofing systems

• Help maintain strong client and supplier relationships

Technical Knowledge

• Developing understanding of flat and pitched roofing systems and materials

• Interest in new roofing technologies and best practice

• Awareness of frameworks, funding routes, and portal submissions (training provided)

• Knowledge of PAS
2030 and solar installations is an advantage but not essential

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Estimators and Operations Managers to meet tender deadlines

• Support team processes and contribute to internal standards

• Help ensure estimates align with commercial and profitability targets

• Use estimating and ERP software; training provided on Swiftest

Project Support

• Provide updated costing information to Project and Contracts Managers

• Support post‑tender reviews to improve future submissions

Key Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Construction or roofing‑related qualification (NVQ, HNC, HND) preferred

• CSCS card beneficial

Experience

• Experience with in roofing, construction or in an estimating support role

• Understanding of refurbishment, pitched or flat roofing projects

• Confident engaging with suppliers and clients

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Clear communicator with good negotiation skills

• IT‑proficient; estimating software experience beneficial

• Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within estimating

If you have not been contacted within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.