Assistant Estimator

Apple Inc.; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Norwich-based contractor seeks an Assistant Estimator to support pre-contract activities, focusing on cost plans, tender pricing, and procurement in line with JCT D&B forms.

The role offers a path to develop through a busy tender pipeline, with mentorship from an experienced Team Leader and opportunities to produce BoQs and cost plans for bids.

Candidates typically have around 2 years of experience with main contractors or subcontractors and hold a construction-related degree.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject.
• 2+ years' experience as trainee/assistant estimator with a contractor.
• Experience with Conquest and Excel is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B contracts.
• Produce BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans and target cost reporting.
• Occasional pre-construction surveying duties.

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in construction-related subject

Tools

Conquest software

Excel

Job description

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Estimator Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1390 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Start Date: ASAP Salary: £40k-£45k basic plus competitive package inc pension, market leading holiday and employee incentives. Company & Project: An established, privately owned, small-to-medium-sized contractor operating in the mixed-use, leisure, commercial, and education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for a talented Assistant Estimator to join its pre-contract team in Norwich. Our client has secured a number of key projects in 2026. They are now looking to add a new Assistant Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline. The business has a long-standing pre-contract team with an experienced Team Leader who would be an excellent mentor for the successful individual. This opportunity would suit an estimator with c2 years of experience working for either a main contractor or a subcontractor,
looking to expand their experience and develop their career further. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for assisting with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract. You will assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement. Desirable Experience: 2 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner. Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Excel knowledge is desirable. Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner. Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable.