Assistant Estimator - Historic Building Restorations

GVR Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Junior Estimator to support historic restoration projects. You will collate tender documents, measure drawings using CAD and traditional methods, and help establish material rates with suppliers.

You will work with clients, contractors and the wider team to prepare bills of quantities, present tenders to senior management, and negotiate contract sums while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Has previous construction experience or is currently in construction-based education.
• Keen to develop skills; training will be offered if required.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed; good time management.
• Comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy.
• Has some experience with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Collation & review of tender documents to gain a solid project understanding.
• Measurement of technical drawings using CAD and traditional measurement methods.
• Working amongst our wider team to obtain job specific market rates for materials.
• Liaison with business partners and subcontractors to obtain site specific quotations.
• Establishing new and building existing relationships with clients / contractors / suppliers.
• Coordinate site visits with team members to understand project logistics / constraints.
• Creation & preparation of bills of quantities / schedules of rates for submission to clients.
• Presentation of tenders for adjudication with senior management team.
• Attending meetings with clients to discuss projects / tenders & negotiate contract sums.

Skills

CAD measurement

Tender documents

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Construction-based education

Tools

CAD

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GVR Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Junior Estimator to support historic restoration projects. You will collate tender documents, measure drawings using CAD and traditional methods, and help establish material rates with suppliers.

You will work with clients, contractors and the wider team to prepare bills of quantities, present tenders to senior management, and negotiate contract sums while meeting tight deadlines.