Assistant Estimator (Social Housing) | Permanent | Watford, Hertfordshire

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Estimator to work on residential and social housing projects. The role involves reviewing tenders, analyzing documentation, and coordinating with various teams. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with experience in the sector, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Social Housing sector preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in office IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tender reviews and report findings.
• Analyze tender documents for accuracy.
• Prepare tender submissions per client requirements.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Assistant Estimator (Social Housing) | Permanent | Watford, Hertfordshire

Home » Construction » Assistant Estimator (Social Housing) | Permanent | Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 + benefits
Location:
Region: Hertfordshire

I have a great opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join a well-established main contractor on a permanent basis, working on residential / social housing projects in North West London and Hertfordshire.

The company are a family run business that have been around for approximately 30 years. They have a wide and varied client base which include Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Sector Clients.

The business has a young, dynamic and energetic management team with a strong business plan in place; they are further developing their client base and this is great opportunity to join a growing business.

Duties Include:

• Carryout tender reviews and report to Senior Estimator
• Carry out analysis of received tender documents, take-off and check off against client schedule of information, highlight any omissions or errors
• Obtain competitive and accurate quotations from supply chain
• Prepare final tender submissions in accordance with the client’s requirements for review by management
• Handover tender information to the construction and commercial team in accordance with company procedures
• Review material rates with Company buyer
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required
• Attend site meetings as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated person, ideally with experience in the Social Housing sector
• Happy to carry out site visits and be able to work on your own initiative with managerial guidance
• Have reasonable knowledge of all elements of construction
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency using office IT applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent software
• Be punctual and have good timekeeping
• Can take instruction and effectively carry out tasks
• Ability to multitask and when necessary work on various projects
• Strong attention to detail

If you are an Assistant Estimator and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: 07733 529 573

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