Trainee/Assistant Estimator&Nbsp;- Leading&Nbsp;Specialist Contractor

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd is assisting a leading specialist contractor in Colchester to recruit a Trainee/Assistant Estimator. The role supports tender and estimation activities, reviews drawings, and prepares material and labour take-offs under supervision.

Ideal candidates are graduates or those with construction or commercial exposure, with strong numeracy and IT skills and a keen desire to learn. A full training package is provided to support career development in estimating.

Qualifications

• Graduate or someone with some construction/commercial experience.
• QS/Construction/Civil Engineering background desirable.
• Strong numerical and IT skills with good attention to detail.
• Keen to learn and build a career in estimating.
• Full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with tenders and estimates.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications.
• Preparing material and labour take-offs.
• Obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting the Estimating team with pricing and cost analysis.

Skills

Graduate

Numerical skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Education

Degree in QS/Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

Trainee/Assistant Estimator - Leading Specialist Contractor

My Client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering complex construction, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With over 40 years' experience, they provide end-to-end project delivery, from demolition and groundworks through to commercial construction, refurbishment and specialist installations. Working with major blue-chip clients, they have built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

They are seeking a Trainee/Assistant Estimator to join their team at their Colchester office.

Duties

• Assisting with tenders and estimates.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications.
• Preparing material and labour take-offs.
• Obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting the Estimating team with pricing and cost analysis.

Ideal Candidate

• Graduate or someone with some construction/commercial experience.
• Quantity Surveying, Construction or Civil Engineering background desirable.
• Strong numerical and IT skills with good attention to detail.
• Keen to learn and build a career in estimating.
• Full training and support provided.

Salary

The salary on offer for this role is up to £30k +package, dependent upon previous experience.