ESTIMATING ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Solution Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and property services is seeking an Estimating Assistant / Junior Estimator in London. The candidate will play a key role in managing subcontractor communication, reviewing bids, and ensuring competitive proposals. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic environment and establish a career in civil engineering and property services.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Creative and resourceful approach to pricing negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with subcontractors and manage bid processes.
• Review and clarify bid requirements to minimize exclusions.
• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to enhance bid competitiveness.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Self-motivation

Time Management

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ESTIMATING ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ESTIMATOR, London

Client: Solution Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4d6578185eb2

Job Views: 12

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

My client is now one of the foremost experts in construction, civil engineering and property services. They constantly strive to exceed their clients’ expectations by delivering a wide range of property services across the UK including refitting, refurbishment, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installations.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors.
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions on every bid.
• Have a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develops RFIs and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage. Minimize exclusions to the tender by liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Review awarded tender drawings with the project team and highlight areas of concern.
• Highlight subcontractors and materials that require lead times for design and materials.
• Ensure that subcontractors and material suppliers can meet scheduled dates.
• Handle all subcontractor interactions to build long-term relationships.
• Build relationships with other departments such as Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Accounting, HSQE, and Buying.
• Work with the pre-construction team to ensure bids and proposals are competitive and have the best chance of winning.
• Collaborate with the Lead Estimator and other pre-construction team members for daily activities.
• Complete all activities with pride of ownership.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be self-motivated and punctual.
• Manage multiple tasks with excellent follow-up skills internally and externally.