Assistant Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Vauxhall office

Hybrid/home working

Gym access

Tender process training

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join a heritage-focused team in London. You will support tenders from start to finish, analysing documents, sending enquiries, site measurement and preparing Schedules of Works, working with estimators on a range of valued projects.

Requirements include 2–5 years in construction (masonry/conservation preferred), a construction-related degree, ability to read drawings, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

Qualifications

• Read and analyse tender information to understand project requirements.
• Review scope of works and mark up trades.
• Assist in pricing in-house trades (labour, plant, materials).
• Prepare and send enquiries to subcontractors/suppliers; analyse returns.
• Support meetings with clients, surveyors and architects on site.
• Visit sites to assess scope and meet subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take-off measurements from drawings and record dimensions during site visits.
• Help prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities.
• Assist with quality submissions and tender compliance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tender analysis

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Causeway Estimating (desirable)

Bluebeam Take-off (desirable)

CTC clearance

UK driving licence

Education

Construction-related degree

HNC/HND with experience

Tools

MS Project

Causeway Estimating

Bluebeam Take-off

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to build their career with a specialist contractor that has been conserving historic buildings since 1990. The business works on churches, listed buildings and scheduled monuments across London and the South East, combining traditional skills with modern construction methods.

Working alongside the estimators in the office, you will support tenders from start to finish, from analysing documents and sending out enquiries through to site measurement and preparing Schedules of Works. Projects range from small specialist repairs to schemes of £10 to £15 million, with most between £1 million and £3 million.

The business is open minded on background. An interest in heritage is a big plus, but candidates from main contractor or general construction backgrounds are welcome to apply, including graduates with some industry experience behind them.

Assistant Estimator Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (DOE)
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing With Service
• Company Pension
• Office Based in Vauxhall With Regular Site Visits
• Some Flexibility for Home Working
• Gym Access at the Office
• Hands-on development across every stage of the tender process

Assistant Estimator Job Overview

• Read and analyse tender information so you understand each project's requirements
• Review the scope of works and mark up the various trades
• Assist the estimators in pricing in-house trades, accounting for labour, plant and materials
• Prepare and send enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, and help analyse subcontract returns
• Support meetings with clients, surveyors and architects on site
• Visit sites to assess the scope of works and meet subcontractors
• Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings
• Record dimensions and details during site visits to support accurate material pricing
• Help prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
• Assist with quality submissions and tender compliance

Assistant Estimator Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in construction, ideally within masonry and the conservation sector (graduates with 1 to 2 years of experience will also be considered)
• Construction-related degree preferred, although an HNC/HND with relevant experience will be considered
• Comfortable reading architectural drawings and taking off quantities
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam Take-off experience desirable but not essential
• Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
• Full UK driving licence and own car preferable but not essential
• Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Learn estimating in a specialist field where technical knowledge is genuinely valued
• Exposure to historic buildings, churches and scheduled monuments from day one
• Close support from experienced estimators in a small, collaborative team
• A clear pathway towards Estimator as the department expands
• Long-established business with over 35 years in building conservation
• Relaxed, in-person interview process designed to get to know you properly