Assistant Estimator (Construction)

Salary: £66,000 – £78,000 per year

Assistant Estimator

Job Summary:

With assistance and guidance where required, you will form part of the Estimating team with involvement in the tendering process from initial enquiry through to securing the tender.

Job Description:

You will be involved in all aspects of Estimating with knowledge and duties including:

* Production of BoQ’s with descriptions for pricing.

* An understanding of the principles of measuring quantities from specifications and drawings, with a basic knowledge of standard methods of measurement.

* The ability to raise technical or information related queries with the client during the tender process.

* The use of computer systems and software for estimating and measurement.

* Pricing of works from 1st principles in conjunction with a senior estimator.

* An understanding of groundworks and RC frames would be a benefit.

Qualifications:

* An industry applicable qualification

Skills/Experience:

You will be able to demonstrate:

* A positive and flexible approach

* The ability to accurately take off / re-measure substructure and RC works

* Commitment, honesty, and integrity

* A keen awareness of cost

* Good communication and presentation skills

* The ability to work effectively with minimum supervision as part of a team and to understand the client’s needs.