Assistant Estimator

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking an Assistant Estimator in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on assisting with cost plans, pricing of tenders, BoQs, take-offs, and cost reporting within JCT D&B contracts.

The successful candidate will support the pre-construction team and participate in tender preparation. With 1–2 years in a similar role, you will join a growing contractor’s estimating team based near Stevenage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract.
• 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.

Skills

Tendering experience

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in construction

Tools

Conquest software

Excel

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Estimator

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1429

Location: nr Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £35k-£45k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension.

Company & Project: An established, privately owned and profitable main contractor operating in the Mixed-use, Leisure, MOJ 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 Hertfordshire.

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 1-2 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.

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Previous Roles

• Trainee Estimator
• Assistant Estimator
• Pre-Construction Surveyor
• Intermediate Estimator
• Cost Planner

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject.
• Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable.