Estimating Assistant

Bridgestaff Group; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Training and career development

Exposure to major tenders

Career path to Estimator / QS

Support from experienced estimators

Job summary

Bridgestaff Group is seeking an Estimating Assistant to join our Pre-Construction and Work Winning team. This role welcomes a recent graduate or someone with 1–5 years' experience keen to build a career in estimating, procurement, tendering or pre-construction.

You will work with experienced Estimators to support live tenders by coordinating enquiries, obtaining quotations and maintaining supplier relationships, gaining exposure to the commercial side of civil engineering with training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administration skills required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Interest in measuring and taking off quantities from drawings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in pricing construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specs.
• Prepare and manage tender enquiries for subcontract works and materials.
• Contact suppliers/subcontractors to obtain quotations.
• Compare quotations to support tender pricing.
• Assist with measuring quantities from drawings.
• Maintain records of supplier information and communications.
• Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Buying team to support tender progression.
• Meet enquiry deadlines across multiple live tenders.

Skills

Organised

Commercial awareness

Drawing interpretation

Measuring quantities

Communication

Administration

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Collaborative approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Estimating Assistant to join the Pre-Construction and Work Winning team of an established civil engineering and construction business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with 1–5 years' experience who is looking to build a career in estimating, procurement, tendering or pre-construction.

Working closely with experienced Estimators, you will play an important role in supporting live tenders by coordinating enquiries, obtaining competitive quotations and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

You'll gain valuable exposure to the commercial and work-winning side of civil engineering, with training and development provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, issue and manage tender enquiries for subcontract works and materials.
• Contact suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Compare and analyse quotations to support accurate tender pricing.
• Assist with measuring and taking off quantities from technical drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, quotations and communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with Lead Estimators, Buyers and the wider Pre-Construction team.
• Support the identification of competitive and innovative supply chain solutions.
• Coordinate with the Buying team to support the transition from tender stage through to project delivery.
• Manage enquiry deadlines across multiple live tenders.
• Ensure tender information is accurate, organised and delivered within required deadlines.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and keen to develop a career within construction or civil engineering.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in construction, civil engineering, estimating, procurement, buying or a related environment.
• Alternatively, a relevant degree or qualification and a strong interest in developing within the industry.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• An interest in measuring and taking off quantities from drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in how construction projects are priced.
• The willingness to learn and develop within a busy pre-construction environment.

What's on Offer

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to major civil engineering and construction tenders
• Opportunity to develop into an Estimator / Quantity Surveying / Pre-Construction career
• Support from experienced Estimators and the wider Work Winning team