Assistant Estimator

Brandon James; West End; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an Assistant Estimator to support high-end residential refurbishment and construction projects in London. Based in a growing Pre-Construction team, you will work closely with an experienced Senior Estimator, gaining hands-on exposure to the full tendering process and developing essential technical and commercial skills to progress.

You will be mentored by a Senior Estimator, participate in competitive tender submissions, and build a clear pathway toward advancing to a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Estimator or Trainee Estimator in construction.
• Understanding of construction costs, tender docs and subcontractor procurement.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Commercially minded with ambition to develop in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and submission of competitive tenders.
• Review tender docs, drawings and specifications.
• Assist with cost planning, measurements and take-offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations.
• Work with Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Estimator and Bid Coordinator.
• Gain exposure to full pre-construction process from initial tender review to submission.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Assistant Estimator - High-End Residential
London
£35,000 - £42,000 + package

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Estimator to join a growing specialist contractor delivering high-quality residential refurbishment and construction projects across London.

Working within an established Pre-Construction team, you'll work closely with an experienced Senior Estimator, gaining hands-on exposure to the full tendering process and developing the technical and commercial skills needed to progress your career.

The Opportunity

• Support the preparation and submission of competitive, accurate tenders.
• Review and interpret tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Assist with cost planning, measurements and take-offs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations.
• Work alongside the Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Estimator and Bid Coordinator.
• Gain exposure to the full pre-construction process, from initial tender review through to submission.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an Assistant Estimator or Trainee Estimator position within construction.
• An understanding of construction costs, tender documentation and subcontractor procurement.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Someone commercially minded with a genuine ambition to develop within estimating.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than just an Assistant Estimator position. You'll receive direct mentoring from an experienced Senior Estimator, gain exposure to high-quality residential projects and have a clear long-term development pathway towards becoming a Senior Estimator.