Assistant Estimator

Bimplus; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in Norwich is seeking an Assistant Estimator to support the pre-contract team on tendered projects across mixed-use, leisure, commercial and education sectors. The role focuses on cost plans, pricing of tenders andBOQs, with mentoring from an experienced Team Leader.

The ideal candidate has around 2 years' experience with a main contractor or subcontractor, a construction-related degree, and solid Excel (Conquest) skills. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject.
• Excel or Conquest experience preferable.
• 2 years+ experience in estimating, pre-construction, or cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms.
• Assist with BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting.
• Occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject

Tools

Conquest

Excel

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1390

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.

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.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable.