Assistant Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; West Malling; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in West Malling is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will assist in the tender process, prepare bid submissions, and uphold the company’s standards in sustainability and quality. This position offers a salary of up to £35,000 and the opportunity for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Growth opportunity within the business

Office-based role

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tender processes and cost planning.
• Ability to engage with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with compliance and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the tender process and obtaining quotes.
• Prepare bid submissions, cost breakdowns, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with design and operations teams for cost control.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to tendering

Job description

Reference: ASSISTESTLP_1761733936
Posted: October 29, 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established main contractor who are looking to bring in an Assistant Estimator to their growing team. The company specialises in commercial, logistics and retail projects and we are therefore looking for somebody who can bring a commercial awareness, attention to detail and a proactive approach to tendering and cost planning.

As an Assistant Estimator you will:

• Assist in managing tender process, review tender documents, engage with subcontractors/suppliers and obtain quotes, perform package costing.
• Help to prepare full bid submissions, cost breakdowns, preliminaries, risk allowances and profit margins.
• Liaise with design, pre-construction and operations teams to ensure buildability, cost control and compliance with the company's standards.
• Assist in performing cost comparisons, value engineering options and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the companies emphasis on sustainability, health and safety and quality standards, all core values of the business.

In return you will receive:

• Salary up to £35,000
• Growth opportunity within the business
• Reporting to Estimator and Senior Estimator team
• Kent office based 5 days a week

For further information please contact Lucy in the Brighton office on... [e-mail]