Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to build their career with a specialist contractor that has been conserving historic buildings since 1990. The business works on churches, listed buildings and scheduled monuments across London and the South East, combining traditional skills with modern construction methods. Working alongside the estimators in the office, you will support tenders from start to finish, from analysing documents and sending out enquiries through to site measurement and preparing Schedules of Works. Projects range from small specialist repairs to schemes of 10 to 15 million, with most between 1 million and 3 million. The business is open minded on background. An interest in heritage is a big plus, but candidates from main contractor or general construction backgrounds are welcome to apply, including graduates with some industry experience behind them. Assistant Estimator Salary & Benefits Salary: 35,000 to 45,000 (DOE) 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing With Service Company Pension Office Based in Vauxhall With Regular Site Visits Some Flexibility for Home Working Gym Access at the Office Hands-on development across every stage of the tender process Assistant Estimator Job Overview Read and analyse tender information so you understand each project's requirements Review the scope of works and mark up the various trades Assist the estimators in pricing in-house trades, accounting for labour, plant and materials Prepare and send enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, and help analyse subcontract returns Support meetings with clients, surveyors and architects on site Visit sites to assess the scope of works and meet subcontractors Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings Record dimensions and details during site visits to support accurate material pricing Help prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities Assist with quality submissions and tender c