Assistant Estimator: Grow in Pre-Construction (Car Allowance)

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking an Assistant Estimator in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on assisting with cost plans, pricing of tenders, BoQs, take-offs, and cost reporting within JCT D&B contracts.

The successful candidate will support the pre-construction team and participate in tender preparation. With 1–2 years in a similar role, you will join a growing contractor’s estimating team based near Stevenage.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor as a trainee or assistant estimator, pre-construction surveyor, or cost planner.
• Use of Conquest software would be advantageous but not essential. Excel knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the cost plans and pricing of tenders under JCT D&B forms of contract.
• Assist with producing BoQs, take-offs, full cost plans, and target cost reporting, with occasional pre-construction surveying duties including deeds of appointment and procurement.

Skills

Tendering experience

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in construction

Tools

Conquest software

Excel

Job description

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking an Assistant Estimator in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on assisting with cost plans, pricing of tenders, BoQs, take-offs, and cost reporting within JCT D&B contracts.

The successful candidate will support the pre-construction team and participate in tender preparation. With 1–2 years in a similar role, you will join a growing contractor’s estimating team based near Stevenage.