Assistant Estimator

BDL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Flexi-care benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Carey Group in Glasgow is recruiting an Assistant Estimator to support the estimating team. You will carry out measurements from tender drawings, help prepare bills of quantities, and assist with rate bills.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management, have familiarity with SMM7 and take-off tools like Bluebeam or ACC Take Off, and are proficient in Candy or similar estimating software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Experience in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
• Familiarity with measurement methods and SMM7.

Responsibilities

• Review scope, drawings, and specs to plan measurements.
• Measure quantities from tender drawings using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool.
• Produce bills of quantities and rate items in Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tendering.
• Support mid-bid reviews and client meetings.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team upskilling.

Skills

Numerical mindset

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Candy

Bluebeam

ACC Take Off Tool

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Estimator

Join Our Team as an Assistant Estimator!

Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that values long-term development and growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us

At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey.

Role Purpose

As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.

Department Estimating Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Glasgow Office Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Managing Estimator

What You Will Be Doing

• Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings.
• Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement.
• Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying.
• Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities.
• Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings.
• Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team.

What You Will Bring

Technical Skills and Experience

• Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames.
• Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7.
• Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Experience using estimating software such as Candy or similar.

Personal Skills And Attributes

• Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen.
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions.
• Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment.
• Builds relationships based on trust and integrity.
• A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership.

Benefits

Why Join Us

• 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
• Excellent salary and benefits
• Company pension
• Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading, Health cash plan.
• Opportunities for long-term development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.

About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.

John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.

Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.

Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.