Assistant Estimator in Norwich, Norfolk

Energy Jobline CVL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join its Norwich pre-contract team and support a busy tender pipeline. You will work under an Experienced Team Leader and gain exposure to tender setup, submittals, and cost planning on projects in mixed-use, leisure, and commercial sectors.

Ideal candidates have around 2+ years of experience with a main contractor or subcontractor, familiarity with Excel, and knowledge of Conquest software or similar tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years with main contractor or subcontractor as trainee/assistant estimator or related role.
• Excel knowledge desirable; Conquest software advantageous.
• Previous roles include Trainee Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Pre-Construction Surveyor, Intermediate Estimator, or Cost Planner.

Responsibilities

• Tender Setup & Administration.
• Review tender packs, gather kickoff details, and set up bids and BoQs in estimating software.
• Send enquiry packs to subcontractors and consultants from approved lists covering trade packages.
• Log and distribute tender updates to internal teams, subcontractors and consultants.
• Schedule bid milestones: kickoff meetings, writing sessions, internal reviews, client interviews.
• Subcontractor & Site Coordination: follow up for quotes, verify coverage, pass details to estimators.
• Attend site visits with planners, take photo records, save to central network drive.
• Gather technical input from subcontractors and consultants to support bid writing.
• Reporting & Project Handover: maintain live tender report, update preliminaries, scope notes, software data.
• Prepare commercial tender forms for adjudication and compile handover packs for winning projects.
• Shadow senior estimators across tender stages to develop core commercial estimating skills.

Skills

Tendering experience

Excel

Education

Construction degree or equivalent

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Estimator

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1390

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £40k-£45k basic plus competitive package inc pension, market leading holiday and employee incentives.

Company & Project: An established, privately owned, small-to-medium-sized contractor operating in the mixed-use, leisure, commercial, and education sectors is currently expanding its estimating team. The successful business is currently looking for a talented Assistant Estimator to join its pre-contract team in Norwich.

Our client has secured a number of key projects starting in 2027. They are now looking to add a new Assistant Estimator to their team to focus on their busy tender pipeline.

The business has a long-standing pre-contract team with an experienced Team Leader who would be an excellent mentor for the successful individual.

This opportunity would suit an estimator with c2 years of experience working for either a main contractor or a subcontractor, looking to expand their experience and develop their career further.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Tender Setup & Administration
• Help review incoming tender packs, gather kickoff details, and set up new bids and BoQs in the estimating software.
• Send enquiry packs to subcontractors and consultants from approved lists, ensuring all trade packages are covered.
• Log and distribute all tender updates and amendments to internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Schedule key bid milestones, including kickoff meetings, writing sessions, internal reviews, and client interviews.
• Subcontractor & Site Coordination
• Follow up with subcontractors to secure timely quotes, check returns for scope coverage, and pass details to estimators.
• Attend site visits with planners, taking photo records and saving them to the central network drive.
• Gather technical input from subcontractors and consultants to support the bid writing team.
• Reporting & Project Handover
• Maintain the live tender report, updating preliminaries, scope notes, and software data throughout the bid.
• Help prepare commercial tender forms for adjudication and compile handover packs for winning project teams.
• Shadow senior estimators across all tender stages to develop core commercial estimating skills.

Desirable Experience

• 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.
• Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Assistant Estimator OR Pre-Construction Surveyor OR Intermediate Estimator OR Cost Planner.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree or HND/HNC in a construction-related subject. Excel or Conquest software experience is preferable.