Assistant Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company is looking for an Assistant Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to support their pre-construction team in Essex. This role involves preparing cost estimates, maintaining project records, and collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy in estimating activities. Candidates should have over 18 months of estimating experience, be detail-oriented, and possess refurbishment or joinery knowledge. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Supportive team structure

Qualifications

• 18 months+ experience in estimating.
• Dynamic and energetic personality.
• Detail-oriented with refurbishment or joinery experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Support analysis of drawings and tender documents.
• Gather quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend site visits to understand project conditions.
• Maintain and update cost databases.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and commercial teams.
• Participate in internal tender review meetings.
• Stay informed on construction methods and material costs.
• Manage schemes with the Lead Project Manager.

Skills

Estimating

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Assistant Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

£30-45,000 plus package

An Essex-based construction company that specialises in delivering high-end architectural plaster for both the commercial and residential sectors has an opportunity for an Assistant Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their vibrant team.

With a proven track record in carrying out large schemes up to £800k, working for some of the UK’s biggest construction companies, they will offer you a challenging and innovative working environment.

Specialisms include clay works, polished plaster acoustics and decorative finishes, and you will enjoy working on schemes including high-end offices, hotel lobbies, restaurants, and high-end retail stores.

The company is successful and hungry – they already have turnover secured for next year, and they are looking for someone who is up for the challenge.

They will offer you a fun, flexible, supportive working environment.

The role – Assistant Estimator

As an Assistant Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital support role within their pre-construction team. Working closely with the wider Commercial team, you will assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for a variety of projects across residential and commercial schemes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating and quantity surveying skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.

You will be office-based in Essex, with site visits within London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Support the analysis of architectural drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to help develop accurate Bills of Quantities and cost plans.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to gather quotations and support pricing exercises.
• Attend site visits (with senior team members) to gain a better understanding of project conditions.
• Help maintain and update cost databases and project records for future reference.
• Work collaboratively with the pre-construction and commercial teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across all estimating activities.
• Take part in internal tender review meetings and gain exposure to risk assessments and value engineering discussions.
• Stay informed on construction methods and material costs.
• Commercially manage schemes to completion in conjunction with the Lead Project Manager.

Requirements

• The key is that you will have 18 months plus experience in Estimating.
• You will be dynamic, energetic, and up for a challenge.
• You will be detail-oriented.
• You will have refurbishment/fit-out experience or joinery experience.

Please get in touch with Sally Whittingham to apply. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 48 hours, your application will have been unsuccessful.