Assistant Estimator

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Derby is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their supportive team. This entry-level role offers hybrid working and opportunities for progression within the group. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with strong Excel skills and a basic understanding of brickwork.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days from home

Car or car allowance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension: 3% employer, 5% employee

Death In Service - 2 years' salary

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Progression within the Group

Qualifications

• Understanding of brickwork preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Managing Estimator on various projects.
• Work on Bills Of Quantities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong Excel skills

Education

C in Maths

C in English

Job description

Assistant Estimator - Derby

Are you an Assistant Estimator looking for progression, with a flexible company, working within a supportive team?

A well-established brickwork subcontractor, part of a successful group of companies, has an opportunity for an Assistant Estimator due to growth.

Working in partnership with leading main contractors, they are known for their expertise in masonry, brickwork, blockwork, and stonework.

Their projects are mainly high-rise residential schemes, build-to-rent accommodation, hospitals, education, and defense.

As a group, their turnover is approaching £50m, and they turnover £16m independently, with a 5-year plan to reach £20m.

Why work for them?

They are living their core values - Trust, Respect, Integrity & Passion.

They are a happy team, with a no-blame culture, who support each other and work together to get the job done.

Our client offers a flexible working environment and benefits include:

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home.
• Working hours of 8-4.30 with flexibility to work till 5 and finish 2 hours early on a Friday.
• Car or car allowance.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional days for Christmas shutdown.
• Pension: 3% employer, 5% employee.
• Death In Service - 2 years' salary.
• Private medical cover.
• Bonus scheme.
• Progression within the Group.
• Support.

The role - Assistant Estimator

Office / home-based.

The successful candidate will work under the Managing Estimator, assisting on a variety of projects with the country's major main contractors.

Average scheme size: £500k - £3m.

You will initially be working on Bills Of Quantities.

The Right Person

• You will be a self-motivated person, who can manage your own time.
• C in Maths & English.
• Strong Excel skills.
• You will ideally have some understanding of brickwork.
• You will either be working as an Assistant Estimator, or you could be a Bricklayer, Assistant Site Manager, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor, looking to move into an Estimating role.
• You will ideally be able to read and interpret drawings.

If you are interested in this role, either call or apply online.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction