Estimator Assistant

TieTalent; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 30,935 - 36,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression

Pension

Performance share scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to travel

23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Estimator Assistant in Southampton. This entry-level position requires a background in engineering or construction and offers a structured career development path. Responsibilities include supporting the Senior Estimator, interpreting client requirements, and driving to site visits. The role offers a salary range of £30,935 to £36,512 based on experience, along with various employee benefits including training and a pension.

Qualifications

• Engineering background is required for understanding the technical aspects.
• Ability to learn quickly and absorb information.
• Experience with UK regulations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Estimator.
• Interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Attend site visits as necessary.

Skills

Interpreting clients' requirements

Reading engineering drawings

Strong communication

Working under pressure

Numerical and analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Estimator Assistant role at TieTalent.

An entry point role within the Estimating and Preconstruction field is available with our Southampton-based client. This role provides a structured opportunity to develop your career into an Estimator or Contract Supervision role as your skills, experience and knowledge progress.

Ideally you will have a background in construction or civil engineering, as you will need to understand the technical side of the role from day one. This is a niche role within a specific industry, so expect a steep learning curve. You will need to absorb information, be hard working and quick to learn.

The role itself will be supporting the Senior Estimator for a company providing cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide on anything from small-scale repairs to large infrastructure projects within the civil engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret and understand clients' requirements
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• A good communicator as you will be interacting with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Used to working under pressure and to deadlines
• Utilising your strong numerical and analytical skills as well as your proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Able to drive - you need a full UK driving licence and car to attend site visits

On offer

• Salary in the range £30,935pa to £36,512pa depending on experience and skills
• Working hours 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday
• Training and progression within a role which will afford you a great start to a career
• Pension
• Performance share scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel
• 23 days paid holiday pro rata plus bank holidays

Requirements and notes

Although this is an Estimator Assistant position, it is not a junior role for someone with no engineering background.

The role is not able to provide sponsorship and also requires experience of UK regulations and processes. Please only express your interest if you meet these stipulations.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom