Assistant Estimator
Our client, a well-established construction contractor, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a great opportunity for someone with a minimum of two years' experience in estimating who is looking to take the next step in their career towards becoming a fully-fledged Estimator. Working as part of a highly experienced commercial team, the Assistant Estimator will be involved in a wide range of projects for national, repeat clients in the retail and leisure sectors. These include frameworks and negotiated contracts with major brands such as Tesco, Waitrose, Primark, and Premier Inn. This is a long-term opportunity offering structured progression, exposure to major clients, and involvement in interesting refurbishment, fit-out, and conversion projects across East Anglia, the Southeast, and the Midlands. Assistant Estimator - Benefits Salary: £30,000 - £35,000Car allowance or potential company carPension schemeHolidaySupportive team environment with real career progression opportunities Assistant Estimator - Role Overview Work alongside the Estimating team to prepare detailed cost estimatesAttend site visits across East Anglia, Southeast, and Midlands as requiredAssist with preparing tender documentation and pricing submissionsLiaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractorsContribute to cost planning and value engineering exercisesSupport with negotiating projects secured through frameworksMaintain and develop long-term working relationships within the supply chain Assistant Estimator - Requirements Minimum of 2 years' experience in a construction estimating roleIdeally have a relevant qualification in construction or a related fieldStrong communication and relationship-building skillsConfident working independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating softwareFull UK driving licenceWilling to travel for site visits as required Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
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