Assistant Estimator

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Estimator in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers a great opportunity for career progression, working with major clients on refurbishment and fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of estimating experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance or potential company car

Holiday

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a construction estimating role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and assist with tender documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits across East Anglia, Southeast, and Midlands.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Independent Work

Education

Relevant qualification in construction

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating Software

Job description

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Assistant Estimator - Construction

Our client, a well-established construction contractor, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a great opportunity for someone with a minimum of two years' experience in estimating who is looking to take the next step in their career towards becoming a fully-fledged Estimator.

Working as part of a highly experienced commercial team, the Assistant Estimator will be involved in a wide range of projects for national, repeat clients in the retail and leisure sectors. These include frameworks and negotiated contracts with major brands such as Tesco, Waitrose, Primark, and Premier Inn.

This is a long-term opportunity offering structured progression, exposure to major clients, and involvement in interesting refurbishment, fit-out, and conversion projects across East Anglia, the Southeast, and the Midlands.

• Car allowance or potential company car
• Holiday
• Supportive team environment with real career progression opportunities
• Work alongside the Estimating team to prepare detailed cost estimates
• Attend site visits across East Anglia, Southeast, and Midlands as required
• Assist with preparing tender documentation and pricing submissions
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Contribute to cost planning and value engineering exercises
• Support with negotiating projects secured through frameworks
• Maintain and develop long-term working relationships within the supply chain

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a construction estimating role
• Ideally have a relevant qualification in construction or a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel for site visits as required

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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