Assistant Build Estimator

FBR Construction Recruitment; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant or experienced Building Estimator located in Waterlooville. The role involves working with a commercial team, conducting client surveys, and preparing tenders. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary package and a bonus scheme, along with opportunities for genuine career progression within a growing company. Ideal for those with estimating experience in construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Achievable bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator or in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work within a commercial team.
• Competitiveness in pricing and supplier diversity.

Responsibilities

• Work within the commercial team.
• Conduct client visits and survey work.
• Produce priced schedules for projects.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Prepare tenders for evaluation.

Skills

Estimating

Tender evaluation

Surveying

Client visits

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Assistant or experienced Building Estimator based from their modern offices in Waterlooville.

Our build contractor client is a successful construction contractor that provides construction services to a range of clients including hi end fit outs, refurbishments and new builds with build values ranging from £50k to around £1 million here on the south coast.

This company is currently experiencing a period of growth and is looking to take on an Assistant or experienced Estimator to join them their busy office to work on new builds and refurbishment projects.

Estimating

• Working within their commercial team.
• Visits potential clients, survey work and produce priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available once the project is won.
• Obtain prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Undertake valuation and surveying duties on selected projects to ensure works priced include all foreseeable costs whilst maintaining the competitiveness of the company.
• Increase diversity of subcontract usage.
• Bring in new range of suppliers/subcontracts for enquiries.

Responsible for

• Tender Evaluation.
• Obtaining Sub-contractor tenders.
• Preparation of pricing.
• Identifying sub-contractor requirements.
• Preparation of tenders for evaluation.

On offer is an competitive salary package including a genuine and achievable bonus scheme with genuine career progression for the right person.