Assistant Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction contractor in Bolton is looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their thriving team. The ideal candidate will assist in producing detailed quotations and managing budgets for various Mechanical and Electrical projects. This role offers a competitive salary around £35k, exciting projects, and a clear path for career progression within a collaborative environment. You'll also benefit from industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Negotiable Base Salary around £35k

Career Growth

Industry leading training

Qualifications

• Relevant construction related degree or qualification.
• Experience on projects from £100K - £2.5m.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry pricing, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed quotations and manage project budgets.
• Develop cost estimates for M&E projects covering all associated costs.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate estimations and presentations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Mechanical and Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Relevant construction-related degree or qualification

Job description

Are you an Assistant Estimator with experience in Mechanical & Electrical/Fabric projects, looking to join a rapidly growing business aiming to double in size with the next year. Our client Places their employee's welfare at the forefront, encourage a culture of innovation, open dialogue and continuous personal and professional development.

Regional contractor that specialise in M&E, fit out, refurbishment, construction & maintenance. They work with several blue-chip clients and main/sub-contractors along with various government agencies, and housing associations nationally.

Responsibilities of an Estimator

• Produce detailed quotations, raise purchase orders, manage project budgets and approve supplier invoices.
• Learning from 1-on-1 from Senior members of the team
• Develop cost estimates for M&E projects, covering labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor costs
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for M&E/Fabric projects.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate estimations & presentations.
• Looking further training and development into senior positions

Requirements for an Estimator

• Relevant construction related degree or qualification.
• Experience on projects from £100K - £2.5m.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry pricing, regulations, and best practices

Benefits for an Estimator

• Negotiable Base Salary around £35k.
• Exciting projects.
• Career Growth and industry leading training with clear paths for progression.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard.