Average Assistant Estimator salary in the UK

EstimatorNewbury, with travel to sites Up to £45,000 + Company Car + Fuel + Progression + Training + BenefitsThis is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join a well-established, well respected, and forward-thinking specialist contractor. Within this position, you will play a key role in the business future success and have uncapped career progression opportunities.Are you looking for a varied role within an industry-leading contractor? Do you have estimating experience from a landscape or groundworks background? Are you happy to travel to sites across the South of England?This nationwide contractor are an industry leading specialist in sports pitch construction, primarily focussing on the installation of all types of sports and athletic facilities throughout the UK. The business has seen an increase in projects for pro sport clients including Football, Cricket, and Ruby pitches & facilities. As a result of this growth, an opportunity has been created for an Estimator from a transferrable background to join the team to assist in this next phase of growth.Within this role, you will be reporting to the Commercial Director and assisting the estimating team with all aspects of tendering including interpreting drawings, complete accurate take offs, preparation of tenders/bids, and travelling out to site when required.The ideal candidate will have some estimating experience from a landscaping or groundworks background and have a genuine interest in sport. This would best suit someone that likes working in part of a close-knit team, who is happy to work in the office most of the time. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated candidate where you will be able to grow alongside the business through further training, mentorship, and uncapped career progression.The Role: Reporting to the Commercial DirectorPrepare and lead the compilation of tenders & Bids, prioritising deadlines and meeting company objectivesRequest plans and specifications from clientsDevelop client and business relationshipsOccasional site visits either in South East or Midlands The Person: Some estimator experience from a transferrable industry, i.e., commercial/hard/soft landscaping or groundworks.Experience with ExcelLooking to work for an exciting company with lots of room to progress.Full UK driving licence. Reference Number: BBBH250594To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Cost EstimatorHertfordshire (Flexible Hybrid 50%) Circa £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus / Package + Generous PensionThis is fantastic opportunity to join an international market leading technology business based in Hertfordshire.The business is known for its people first approach to staff development / welfare and as such has received numerous awards and recognition consistently over many years.This role sits within the wider Finance and Commercial functions working with cutting edge technologies and research and development projects as a cost modeller where you will influence the direction of product development working in close partnership with the design, manufacturing and engineering functions.We are looking for the following skills sets / experience:* You will likely have worked within a manufacturing, engineering or technology business.* You will have previous experience of costing, cost estimating, costing techniques, costing methodologies or similar.* Naturally you will have strong numerical and analytical skills.* You will be comfortable working with data and have advanced Excel skills.* Workings alongside manufacturing / technology / engineering colleague you will possess excellent business partnering skills and be able to form trusting relationships across all levels across the organisation.* Knowledge of cost estimating techniques and methodologies such as parametrics would be advantageous but is not essentialBeyond the above the role will have a broad scope to include - Working as part of a collaborative cost modelling teams, partnering bid and sales teams to assist in cost estimates, pricing and other commercial considerations, applying cost modelling techniques to set target costs for long-term projects, partnering engineering and project teams to understand scope of work and to ensure this is appropriately reflected in the costings and inputting into long-term budgeting.If working within an innovative technology environment working with key stakeholders appeals we would love to hear from you. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Estimator - Precision Engineering - Respected and established aerospace & automotive precision engineering company have an opportunity for an estimator. The Estimator will play a key role in the business, responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations for toolmaking and machining projects. This key position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of machining processes, and the ability to liaise effectively with clients and internal teams. Key Responsibilities: Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for toolmaking projects based on RFQs, technical drawings, and project specifications.Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and production teams to gather necessary information related to project specifications and requirements.Analysis: Review and analyse historical data and current project demands to inform cost forecasting and estimation strategies.Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to clarify project requirements and to provide comprehensive information regarding quotes and timelines.Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend cost-saving measures and process improvements without compromising quality or safety standards.Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all estimations, cost analyses, and related communications for future reference and auditing purposes.Team Support: Assist in training junior estimators and provide ongoing support to the estimating team as required. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience as an Estimator in the toolmaking, machining, or precision engineering sectors.Strong understanding of machining processes, CNC capabilities, materials, and tooling.Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and colleagues.Proficient in the use of estimating software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. Qualifications: A relevant qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field would be an advantage but experience is key.Experience with CAD software for interpreting technical drawings is advantageous.Previous experience in a similar role within a toolmaking environment is highly desirable. This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufcaturing. We aim to respond to all applications.