Assistant Estimator - Refurbishment & Pre-Construction

Recco; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Recco is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join the pre-construction team in London and the South East. The role focuses on supporting tender submissions for refurbishment and regeneration projects, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining cost data throughout the bid process.

You will work closely with senior estimators to analyse project information, manage pricing schedules, and contribute to accurate, on-time tender submissions within a structured, professional team.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of tendering processes and subcontractor procurement is desirable.
• Knowledge of social housing refurbishment, regeneration or planned maintenance projects would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing high-quality tender submissions for refurbishment and regeneration projects.
• Obtain and coordinate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyse and compare subcontractor pricing to support procurement decisions.
• Maintain tender databases, cost records and package analysis information.
• Assist in producing pricing schedules, cost plans and supporting documentation.
• Monitor tender programmes and key milestones to meet deadlines.
• Participate in internal tender reviews and project meetings.
• Ensure tender-related correspondence and commercial information is accurately recorded.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Construction-related qualification (Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Recco is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join the pre-construction team in London and the South East. The role focuses on supporting tender submissions for refurbishment and regeneration projects, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining cost data throughout the bid process.

You will work closely with senior estimators to analyse project information, manage pricing schedules, and contribute to accurate, on-time tender submissions within a structured, professional team.