Estimator

AMB Recruitment Group; London Borough of Merton; Ibrido; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Pension with employer matching

Private healthcare and life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Structured training and career dev.

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

AMB Recruitment Group is seeking an Estimator for a South London-based role with hybrid working. The role focuses on producing tenders and quotations for specialist concrete repair and protection works, with regular site visits and support from senior estimators.

You'll review documentation, build take-offs, and compile cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs. A civil/structural background and strong Excel skills are desirable, with UK driving licence required.

Competenze

• Experience in estimating, quantity surveying or commercial roles in construction or civil engineering.
• Understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Exposure to NEC or JCT contract forms is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Produce tenders and quotations for specialist repair and protection works.
• Review tender documentation to identify risks and opportunities.
• Carry out site visits to measure and assess site constraints.
• Prepare take-offs from drawings and compile defect schedules.
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and analyse quotations.
• Build estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs.
• Maintain tender records and follow through from enquiry to order.
• Collaborate with contracts and commercial teams, clients and supply chain.

Conoscenze

Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Civil engineering degree (advantageous)

Strumenti

CRAMM

Descrizione del lavoro

Estimator

£40,000–£60,000 DOE + pension, private healthcare & benefits

South London | Hybrid | Permanent

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor working in concrete and structural repair. They deliver technically varied projects on buildings, bridges and infrastructure for a strong, repeat client base.

They’re looking for an Estimator to join their South East estimating team, working alongside and learning from experienced senior estimators. It’s a good opportunity for someone early in their estimating career to build specialist knowledge, with real support and a clear route to progress. The role is hybrid, typically 3 days in the office once you’re settled in, with regular site visits.

The role

• Produce tenders and quotations for specialist repair and protection works, supporting senior colleagues on larger schemes
• Review tender documentation and help identify risks and opportunities
• Carry out site visits to measure, photograph and assess site constraints
• Prepare take-offs from drawings and compile defect schedules
• Issue subcontract and materials enquiries and analyse the quotations received
• Build estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs
• Keep tender records and follow tenders through from enquiry to order
• Work with the contracts and commercial teams, clients and the supply chain

What we’re looking for

• Some estimating, quantity surveying or commercial experience in construction or civil engineering
• Engineers or surveyors from concrete repair, structural survey or testing backgrounds looking to move into estimating are also encouraged to apply
• An understanding of construction methods and materials
• Some exposure to NEC or JCT and methods of measurement (CRAMM a bonus)
• Strong Excel and numerical skills, with good attention to detail
• A degree in civil engineering or a related discipline is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• £40,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• Pension with employer matching
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Structured training and career development
• Hybrid working

If you’re an Estimator or Assistant Estimator looking to specialise, or a civil or structural engineer keen to move into estimating, we’d like to hear from you