Assistant Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their team in Derby. The successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and various perks including a pension scheme and opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with strong Excel skills and a proficiency in Maths and English.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days from home

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution

Death In Service cover – 2 years salary

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for progression within the Group

Qualifications

• Proficient in Maths & English.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good time management and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Managing Estimator on various projects.
• Work on Bills of Quantities.
• Collaborate with major contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time Management

Excel

Brickwork Knowledge

Reading Drawings

Education

C grade or above in Maths & English

Job description

Assistant Estimator - Derby

Are you an Assistant Estimator looking for progression within a flexible and supportive company?

A well-established brickwork subcontractor, part of a successful group, is seeking an Assistant Estimator due to growth.

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

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

The group’s turnover is approaching £50m, with an independent turnover of £16m, and a five-year plan to reach £20m.

Why work for them?

They embody core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Passion. They foster a happy, no-blame culture where team support and collaboration are prioritized.

Their benefits include:

• Hybrid working – 2 days from home
• Working hours of 8:00-16:30, with flexibility to work until 17:00 and finish 2 hours early on Fridays
• Car or car allowance
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus extra days for Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution
• Death In Service cover – 2 years' salary
• Private medical cover
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunities for progression within the Group
• Supportive environment

The Role - Assistant Estimator

This is an office/home-based role. The successful candidate will work under the Managing Estimator, assisting with various projects mainly in collaboration with major main contractors.

Average scheme size ranges from £500k to £3m.

You will initially be working on Bills of Quantities.

The Right Person

• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Proficiency in Maths & English (C grade or above)
• Strong Excel skills
• Ideally, some understanding of brickwork
• Experience as an Assistant Estimator, or background as a Bricklayer, Assistant Site Manager, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking to move into Estimating
• Ability to read and interpret drawings is preferred

If interested, please call or apply online.

Keywords: Assistant Estimator, Estimating, Brickwork, Derby