Assistant Estimator

Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Assistant Estimator – Groundworks
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #98910
Location: Norfolk
Start Date: Feb 2026 onwards
Salary: £45k-£50k basic plus competitive package
Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working with a successful privately owned construction business to recruit an Assistant Estimator to join their Groundworks division.
The business deliver projects across East Anglia with groundworks packages valued between c£100k-£500k. They are looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Estimator to to join their Groundworks division.
Our client has a busy order book secured for 2026 and they are continuing to be strategic in targeting new business.
Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the cost plans and pricing of groundworks packages between the value of c£100k-£500k on a variety of projects.
You will produce take offs, cost plans/pricing in addition to place orders and some quantity surveying duties including measurement & valuations.
Desirable Experience:
* At least 2 years experience working for a Groundworks Sub-Contractor.
* Experience as both an Estimator and Surveyor would be advantageous.
* Previous Roles: Trainee Estimator OR Estimator OR Trainee Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Estimator OR Graduate Estimator OR Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Construction related subject or comparable.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Estimator position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business