Assistant Estimator

Construction; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Westin Par is recruiting an Assistant Estimator for a growing construction contractor in Maidstone. The role focuses on assisting with tenders, budgets, and cost planning within the pre-construction team.

The ideal candidate has construction/estimation experience, strong IT skills, and a driving licence. Permanent full-time, with salary in the 35k–40k range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within construction, estimating, pre-construction or a related environment.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of construction tenders and budgets.
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and project specifications.
• Undertaking quantity take-offs from construction drawings.
• Preparing Bills of Quantities.
• Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Obtaining, analysing and comparing quotations.
• Assisting with tender submissions and bid documentation.
• Supporting post-tender activities and project handovers.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier databases.
• Attending site visits where required.
• Providing administrative support to the estimating and pre-construction team

Skills

Construction experience

Estimating

Pre-construction

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Assistant Estimator

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Mid-Kent

Permanent Full Time

Full UK Driving Licence required due to the nature of the job

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Are you looking to build a successful career as an Assistant Estimator within a growing construction business?

Our client, a well-established and expanding Main Contractor, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their estimating career, gain exposure to a wide variety of construction projects and work alongside experienced Estimators and construction professionals.

This role would suit candidates with experience in construction, estimating, quantity surveying support, construction administration or pre-construction who are keen to progress within a commercially focused environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within construction, estimating, pre-construction or a related environment
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation of construction tenders and budgets
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and project specifications
• Undertaking quantity take-offs from construction drawings
• Preparing Bills of Quantities
• Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
• Obtaining, analysing and comparing quotationsAssisting with tender submissions and bid documentation
• Supporting post-tender activities and project handovers
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier databases
• Attending site visits where required
• Providing administrative support to the estimating and pre-construction team

What's On Offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing construction contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a broad range of commercial construction projects
• Long-term career prospects

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.