Assistant Estimator

Streamline Search Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited is seeking a Junior Estimator to support the estimating team in preparing accurate costings for projects. You will work closely with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to ensure high-quality project delivery and sound commercial decisions.

This role requires prior joinery, carpentry or woodworking experience and is office-based, offering £25,000–£30,000 per annum for 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working with numbers and technical information
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications (or willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and positive attitude
• An interest in construction, furniture making, architectural joinery or estimating

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project estimates and costing documents
• Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to gather relevant information
• Support the management and assessment of incoming project enquiries
• Obtain quotations and pricing information from specialist suppliers and subcontractors
• Learn to review contracts and identify potential commercial risks
• Assist with client meetings and presentations where required
• Help prepare variations, cost reports and final accounts
• Maintain accurate records and estimating documentation

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Junior Estimator

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Office-based

Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to support the estimating team in the preparation of accurate and timely costings. This role involves working closely with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to ensure high-quality project delivery and commercially sound decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within estimating and gain exposure to contracts, supply chain management, and client engagement.

Must have previous Joinery, Carpentry or Wood working experience to be considered for this position

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of project estimates and costing documents
• Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to gather relevant information
• Support the management and assessment of incoming project enquiries
• Obtain quotations and pricing information from specialist suppliers and subcontractors
• Learn to review contracts and identify potential commercial risks
• Assist with client meetings and presentations where required
• Help prepare variations, cost reports and final accounts
• Maintain accurate records and estimating documentation

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working with numbers and technical information
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications (or willingness to learn)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and positive attitude
• An interest in construction, furniture making, architectural joinery or estimating