Junior Estimator

My client are a Building Services and Specialist Contractor who have been established in 2003 who have 8 Offices throughout the UK.

As a business, they employ 300+ Staff Nationally and are expected to Turnover £55Mil+ this year.

Working within the Commercial and Public Sectors, their sites are generally within London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex. 

The London Office is currently 15 strong, made up of 3 Admins along with Contract Managers and Project Managers.

Due to growth of business, they are now seeking a Trainee or Junior Estimator to join their team and progress through the business. 
 

THE JOB – JUNIOR ESTIMATOR (FABRIC WORKS)

Monday – Friday / 8am  - 4pm

You will be assisting a Senior Estimator on a day-to-day basis, getting involved in and producing tenders in Construction and Fabric Projects up to a value of £3,000,000.

Duties will include:

Tender and Estimating Support

- Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for building and fabric projects.
- Measure quantities and compile take-offs from drawings, specifications, and site surveys.
- Gather and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations to support cost planning.
- Help compile Bills of Quantities (BoQ), schedules of works, or pricing documents.

Document and Data Management

- Maintain up-to-date records of estimates, drawings, pricing schedules, and supplier contacts.
- Organise and file documentation in line with company procedures and project timelines.
- Input project data into estimating software or spreadsheets under supervision.

Supplier and Subcontractor Liaison

- Contact suppliers and subcontractors to request quotations and verify cost information.
- Maintain a log of responses, compare quotes, and escalate inconsistencies to the Estimator or Senior Estimator.

Cost Analysis and Benchmarking

- Support in analysing historical project data to help benchmark costs for similar scopes of work.
- Compare current estimates with previous projects to identify cost trends or anomalies.

 Site Visits and Surveys

- Attend site visits and pre-tender surveys with senior team members to develop an understanding of the scope of work.
- Assist in gathering site information, taking photos, and documenting findings to inform estimates.

Learning and Development

- Shadow experienced estimators to gain a practical understanding of the estimating process.
- Attend internal and external training as directed to build knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costing.
- Stay informed on industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to building and fabric works.

General Team Support

- Provide general administrative and project support to the estimating team.

 

SALARY and PACKAGE

£25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience) 

20 Days Holiday and Bank Holidays

Medical Insurance Option (After 3 months)

Phone

Laptop

Pension

 

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / SHITCHMAN @ RGB.CO .UK