Assistant Estimator

Location: Southampton
Salary: £35K- £45K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: AAAEST_
Posted: January 2, 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join an established main contractor based in Southampton. The business has a strong presence on the South Coast delivering projects across the commercial, education, healthcare and light industrial sectors with projects typically valuing up to £30mil.

As a result of continued growth in the region, they're now looking to expand the pre-construction team with an additional Assistant Estimator.

As Assistant Estimator you will be working alongside the Estimating team, working on a range of tenders from initial conception. You will support the team with day-to-day activities whilst progressively working towards taking more personal responsibility for tenders.

• Be involved in tenders valuing up to £25mil
• Work from first principles
• Work collaboratively with commercial and Operational teams to produce competitive tenders
• Report into the Senior Estimator
• Be involved in pre-start meetings and handover with delivery teams.

• Possesses a construction related HNC / degree
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an Assistant / Trainee Estimator role
• Live within commutable distance to Southampton and be happy to commute there / to sites
• Have the full right to work in the UK (this role does not support sponsorship)

• Salary:
  Up to £45k (dependent on experience)
• Additional Flexi Benefits
• Real scope for progression within the business

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator who's looking for a strong business to support them as they enter the next stages of their career with real opportunities for progression in the role. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply through the link below or contact Abbie in our Southampton office.