Assistant Estimator

Our client is a leading design & build infrastructure and engineering contractor, working on multiple standalone multidisciplinary projects and Framework contracts across London and the Southeast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator, looking for quick career progression and the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary D&B infrastructure projects and frameworks.

Assistant Estimator / Estimator roles and responsibilities:

Working alongside the Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for pricing projects and packages from -200k to -20m, with projects generally around -5m.

• You will be responsible for producing estimates from 1st Principles and sending out subcontractor enquiries for specialist works, reviewing and scoring responses.
• Developing and managing cost estimates that align with tender documentation and project / framework requirements.
• Work with Preconstruction team to produce budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets.
• Comfortable presenting cost estimates at internal and external meetings.

Assistant Estimator requirements:

• Engineering or Quantity Surveying background and degree qualified with relevant experience.
• 3 - 5 years'' experience pricing works, with previous Engineering or Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experienced working on either construction or civil engineering projects.
• Conversant with Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills, with knowledge of Conquest or Candy an advantage.
• Experience in undertaking Take-Off''s, building up BoQ and able to read drawings.
• Awareness of current construction technologies and methods and how these impact on outputs and costs.
• Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery.
• Knowledge of risk management procedures and how these impact on cost estimates.
• Commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external customers.

Assistant Estimator Benefits:

• Working for an established infrastructure and engineering contractor on multidisciplinary projects.
• Excellent opportunity for promotion, with a company that prides itself on training and development.
• Opportunity to work as part of an established team, with freedom to work on your own initiative.
• Competitive salary and package.
• Immediate role.