Assistant Estimator (Commercial Fit-Out)

Austin Fraser; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their project management team. This unique role offers a non-corporate environment where you'll manage commercial aspects of refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. With a strong focus on career progression, this position allows you to work closely with a collaborative team while overseeing cost control, procurement, and client relations. If you have a degree in Quantity Surveying and a passion for the construction industry, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Rapid progression opportunities

Investment in training and development

Support for professional chartership

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in managing commercial aspects of projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects from conception to completion.
• Report on the commercial performance of projects to the board.
• Procure materials and subcontractors ensuring quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Project Management

Cost Control

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Estimating

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Assistant Estimator
Chorley, Lancashire

£30,000 - £40,000 + Car/Allowance + Package seen below

Commercial Refurbishment and Fit-out

Offices & Industrial Sectors

This is a unique position working for an Asset Management Business. Within the business, there is a project management team that manages their portfolio and refurbishes properties with the intention to attract tenants. It's a non-profit business essentially. What's great about this is it's not a corporate environment where you're being dragged across the coals because you're not winning or making money. On average you are winning 90% of tenders because the client is your own company.

The role is 75% Estimating and 25% Surveying through the project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, you will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of projects, from conception through to completion. You will oversee cost control, procurement, contract management, and client relations, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression within a dynamic and expanding business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercially deliver projects, managing all stages from inception to completion.
2. Report on the commercial performance of projects to the board.
3. Agree and negotiate main contract sums with clients and the supply chain.
4. Assess and manage variations and claims.
5. Manage project cash flow, ensuring financial targets are met.
6. Procure materials and subcontractors, ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
7. Oversee subcontractor payments, variations, and produce cost reports.
8. Prepare final accounts and manage the recovery of retention.
9. Assist the Estimating team when required.

Key Requirements:

1. Degree qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 3+ years post-graduate experience.
2. Experience in construction or fit-out projects.
3. Experience managing all commercial aspects of projects independently.
4. Experience with JCT contracts (NEC experience is beneficial).
5. Strong ambition, motivation, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
6. Experience in estimating and pricing projects is preferred but not essential.
7. Excellent IT, commercial, and communication skills.
8. Ability to work within a busy team and under pressure.

The Benefits

1. Competitive salary, bonus, and car allowance, based on experience.
2. Rapid progression opportunities within a growing business.
3. Investment in training and development with a bespoke progression plan.
4. Support to achieve professional chartership (if applicable).
5. A positive and collaborative team environment.