Assistant Estimator

Recco

The Company

This company has been established for 40 years and is one of the most reliable construction companies around.

They undertake a wide range of construction activities such as refurbishments, predominantly in the commercial and retail sectors across London and the southeast.

They are known for having excellent, long-lasting relationships with clients and work with them on repeat business.

Projects:

* A complete clean of the stones of the outside of a major building in London as well as windows being refurbished and restored

* Refurbishment and restoration of the Grade II school and chapel building. This project was worth over £3.5M

* Completion of an office refurbishment in Central London with a value of over £1M

The Role

Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early stages of their construction career, ideally already working towards a qualification in construction or quantity surveying, with some relevant experience in estimating or tender preparation.

You will assist in the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for refurbishment and fit-out projects across London and the Southeast, working closely with the senior estimator and wider pre-construction team.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial and retail refurbishment projects

* Analyse drawings, specifications, and scope documents to understand project requirements

* Support the measurement of quantities and production of bills of quantities (BoQs)

* Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations

* Help review and compare quotations for accuracy and compliance

* Maintain and update pricing databases and project cost records

* Attend site visits and tender meetings with senior team members as required

* Contribute to value engineering discussions and commercial reviews