Assistant Estimator

Bennett and Game are currently representing an award-winning façade construction business who are seeking an Assistant Estimator to join the commercial team due to continued growth in their Tamworth office.

The company is widely recognised within their industry as highly innovative, with a company history spanning over 50 years accumulating in a fantastic reputation and turnover for the business.

Our client currently has 112 members of staff, of which 15 are within the commercial division and are looking to hire a passionate Junior Estimator with an excellent eye for detail, strong IT skills, and a genuine desire to learn and excel in this field. It is expected that the Junior Estimator will be working on projects that are reactive, typically being high rise mixed used, hospitals and football stadiums.

This position is office based 5 days a week with the Junior Estimator reporting to Senior Estimator / Business Development Manager.

Assistant Estimator Position Overview

• Work closely with the estimating team and the wider business development team in developing tender submissions
• Mastering project details and client requirements to deliver accurate estimates
• Input measurements, specifications, and generating comprehensive quotes
• Analysing crucial variables to determine costs and estimates
• Preparation of scope documentation including visual information in both 2D and 3D format
• Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms
• Collecting data on diverse costs to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Assistant Estimator Position Requirements

• Recent graduate in Construction related degree OR Estimator with 1+ years' experience
• Outstanding numerical skills to ensure precise estimations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft software (Word / Excel/ Teams)
• Good people skills - the job requires you to engage with a wide variety of people
• Previous experience in a similar role, showcasing your expertise in estimating

Assistant Estimator Position Remuneration

• Salary £25,000 to £35,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Length of Service annual leave reward programme
• Contributed pension (EE 5%, ER 4%)
• Life assurance cover
• Bupa private health insurance
• Discretionary bonus

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