Assistant Estimator

Job Title: Assistant Estimator 
Job Type: Temp to perm - full or part time hours considered 
Location: Norwich (Office based) 
Rate of pay: £30,000 per annum DOE (pro rata for part time) 

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment, maintenance, and planned works projects across the region. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Estimator to join their commercial team based in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration and commercial skills who is looking to develop their career within estimating and social housing construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the estimating team with pricing and tender submissions
• Coding up works from client documents, schedules of works, and specifications
• Producing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets and cost trackers
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and pricing information
• Reviewing tender documentation and supporting with commercial analysis
• Managing and organising project and tender documentation
• Supporting with take-offs, variations, and cost breakdowns
• Ensuring all information is accurately recorded and submitted within deadlines

Requirements:

• Previous experience within construction, social housing, estimating, or commercial administration
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet management skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
• Ability to read and interpret project documentation and schedules of works
• Confident communication skills when dealing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within social housing or refurbishment projects is advantageous

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.

Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position Holli or Maryrisa - (phone number removed) 

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