Assistant Estimator — Civil Tendering & RC Frames

Careys Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday per year

Flexi-care benefits

Long-term development

Supportive work environment

Exciting projects

Competitive salary

Job summary

Careys Foundation is seeking an Assistant Estimator in London to support the estimating team. You will undertake measurements from tender drawings, prepare bills of quantities, and assist in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.

We value candidates with civil engineering or construction management degrees, 5+ years of industry experience, and familiarity with RC frames and SMM7. The role is permanent and on-site at Kings Cross with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying or construction management.
• Experience in civil/RC frame works and measurement methods.
• Experience with estimating software and take-off tools.

Responsibilities

• Review scope, drawings and specifications.
• Measure quantities from drawings using Bluebeam or CADmeasure.
• Produce bills of quantities following methods of measurement.
• Prepare tender enquiries for suppliers/sub-contractors.
• Rate items in BOQ from first principles.
• Participate in mid-bid, tender review and meetings.
• Attend client meetings and support project teams.
• Encourage knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Numerical

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Bluebeam

CADmeasure

Causeway

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careys Foundation is seeking an Assistant Estimator in London to support the estimating team. You will undertake measurements from tender drawings, prepare bills of quantities, and assist in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.

We value candidates with civil engineering or construction management degrees, 5+ years of industry experience, and familiarity with RC frames and SMM7. The role is permanent and on-site at Kings Cross with growth opportunities.