Assistant Estimator

Faircloth Construction Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction company is seeking an Assistant Estimator in Tunbridge Wells. The role requires preparing tender packages and managing bids while providing detailed take-offs. Ideal candidates will have a construction-related qualification and strong mathematics as well as Excel skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare insurance

Group Whole Life Insurance

Pension: 3% company contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials.
• Ability to provide quick turnarounds during busier times.
• Some knowledge of construction methodology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process.
• Review tender documentation including prelims and contract docs.
• Provide full take offs and produce BoQs.

Skills

Construction-related qualification

Understanding of current market rates

Excellent use of Excel

Strong mathematics skills

Good presentation and written English skills

Education

Relevant construction qualification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Estimator

Location: Tunbridge Wells - This role is office based and does not offer remote working options.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Faircloth Construction Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join our growing business.

Faircloth Construction Ltd work with some of the UK's largest property development investment companies. Working as a Main Contractor, Faircloth Construction specialise in the design and construction of commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process
• Reviewing tender documentation including prelims and contract docs, visits to site locations as required
• Provide full take offs and produce BoQs
• Sub-contractor tendering and quote comparisons
• Cost-Planning
• Assessing levels of risk and opportunity on tenders
• Tender adjudications and profit planning

Desirable Criteria

• A form of Construction-related qualification, either completed or in progress
• Understanding of current market rates
• Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials
• Ability to provide quick turn arounds during busier times
• Use of initiative to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft software
• Good presentation and written English skills
• Strong mathematics skills
• Some knowledge of construction methodology
• Some understanding of JCT contract
• Live within 1 hour drive of the Tunbridge Wells office

What you will receive

• Opportunity to join a thriving business which is passionate about construction, committed to building relationships and delivering a great product
• Be a part of a team of committed and dedicated professionals
• Opportunity to grow within the business
• Excellent package negotiable based on experience

Benefits

• 20 days per year plus bank holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Group Whole Life Insurance
• Pension: 3% company contribution

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Experienced Estimator, Estimator, Project Estimator, Costs Estimator, Architectural Surveyor, Property Inspector, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Building Inspector, Building Control Officer, Construction Surveyor, Construction Project Manager will also be considered for this role