Assistant Estimator: 3-Day Weekend & Growth Path

Edge Careers; Ditton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Careers is seeking an Assistant Estimator for a growing construction business based from their head office in Aylesford. You will support the pre-construction team from initial enquiry through to tender submission, helping with take-offs, cost plans and tender documentation.

The role requires good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), ability to read drawings, strong attention to detail and the drive to work to deadlines as part of a busy estimating team.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or pre-construction.
• Ability to read drawings and understand project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy.
• Proactive and able to work to deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tender preparation, budgets and cost plans.
• Review tender documents, drawings and project requirements.
• Carry out take-offs (manual and digital).
• Prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiries and review quotations.
• Input and analyse project costs.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions and handover to the project team.
• Maintain the subcontractor database.
• Attend site visits as required.
• Support pre-construction administration and document control.

Skills

Excel

Reading drawings

Organisation

Communication

Deadline driven

Team player

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Edge Careers is seeking an Assistant Estimator for a growing construction business based from their head office in Aylesford. You will support the pre-construction team from initial enquiry through to tender submission, helping with take-offs, cost plans and tender documentation.

The role requires good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), ability to read drawings, strong attention to detail and the drive to work to deadlines as part of a busy estimating team.