Assistant Estimator: Fast-Track Career in Growing Construction

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Leeds is looking for an Assistant Estimator to join a fast-growing construction contractor. You will own pricing smaller projects and support larger tenders, with scope across £20k–£4m projects.

The role offers progression, office-based in Leeds, and a clear development path within the new Small Works & Reactive Maintenance division as the business expands across Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating or assistant estimating within construction.
• Experience pricing building, industrial, commercial or retail projects.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, tendering processes and procurement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel; Conquest experience advantageous.
• Comfortable using AI-based productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out take-offs and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Obtain, analyse and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Build estimates including preliminaries, overheads, profit margins and risk allowances.
• Prepare tender submissions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Support the commercial team on projects valued up to £4m.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Utilise Excel, Conquest and AI-driven tools to improve estimating efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with post-tender reviews and continuous improvement of pricing data.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Conquest

Excel

AI productivity tools

Job description

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Leeds is looking for an Assistant Estimator to join a fast-growing construction contractor. You will own pricing smaller projects and support larger tenders, with scope across £20k–£4m projects.

The role offers progression, office-based in Leeds, and a clear development path within the new Small Works & Reactive Maintenance division as the business expands across Yorkshire.