Assistant Estimator

Reinforced Recruitment; Noak Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Training and development

Clear career path into Estimator

Exposure to tender process

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join its commercial team. The role focuses on preparing estimates and tender submissions for refurbishment and fit-out projects.

You will review drawings, take-offs, price labour and material, and support handover to operations. Suitable candidates may be Assistant Estimators, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, or construction professionals with pricing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in refurbishment, fit-out or sub-contracting estimating.
• Ability to read drawings and understand specifications.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specs and tender info; perform take-offs.
• Price labour, materials and subcontract packages; send enquiries.
• Maintain tender pricing records and support handover to operations.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerical skills

Excel

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or QS/Construction degree beneficial

Tools

Excel

Word

Digital construction tools

Job description

ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR - REFURBISHMENT & COMMERCIAL FIT-OUT

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Sector: Refurbishment, Commercial Fit-Out and Internal Finishes

A growing refurbishment and commercial fit-out contractor is looking for an Assistant Estimator to join its commercial team in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or construction professional with relevant pricing and commercial experience who wants to develop a long-term career in estimating.

The company delivers commercial refurbishment, maintenance and fit-out projects across London and the Southeast. Projects are typically valued up to £500,000 and include work across commercial, education and public-sector environments.

THE ROLE

Working alongside experienced members of the commercial team, you will assist with the preparation of estimates and tender submissions for refurbishment and fit-out projects.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
• Completing measurements and take-offs
• Assisting with the pricing of labour, materials and subcontract packages
• Sending enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
• Comparing and analysing quotations
• Helping to prepare tender submissions and cost breakdowns
• Attending site visits when required
• Maintaining accurate tender and pricing information
• Supporting the handover of successful projects to the operational team

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate should have some estimating experience within refurbishment, fit-out or specialist subcontracting.

• Experience or knowledge of a mixture of internal packages, including dry lining, partitions, flooring and decorating
• A basic understanding of construction sequencing and trade packages
• The ability to read drawings and understand specifications
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and digital construction tools
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Good communication and organisational skills

Applications are welcomed from Assistant Estimators, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Trainee Estimators and site-based construction professionals with suitable commercial or internal fit-out experience.

An HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial, although practical industry experience will also be considered.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience
• Training and support from an experienced commercial team
• A clear route into an Estimator position
• Exposure to the complete tendering and pre-construction process
• A stable pipeline of refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Long-term career development within a growing contractor