Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Specialist Façade, Brickwork & Stone Subcontractor – London
An established and highly respected specialist subcontractor operating within the façade, brickwork, and stonework sectors is seeking an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial and estimating team. Based in near Waterloo, South London, the business delivers complex, high-value packages on prestigious residential, commercial, and heritage-led projects across London and the South East.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong take-off experience to develop within a market-leading trade contractor environment.
The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s Role
The successful candidate will support the Estimating Manager and wider commercial team across both pre-contract and early post-contract stages. The role is well suited to someone from a trade subcontractor background who enjoys working with drawings, specifications, and detailed take-offs.
Key duties will include:
* Preparing accurate take-offs and quantities from drawings and specifications
* Assisting with tender submissions for brickwork, façade systems, and stonework packages
* Supporting cost build-ups, enquiries, and comparisons
* Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to clarify scope and pricing
* Maintaining clear and methodical take-off records and audit trails
* Gaining exposure to high-profile, architecturally driven projects across London
The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
To be considered, candidates should demonstrate:
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience completing take-offs
* Experience working for a trade subcontractor, ideally within:
* Brickwork
* Façade systems
* Stonework (all ranges)
* A methodical and highly accurate approach to measurement
* Ability to clearly explain take-off methodology and process
* Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
* A genuine interest in specialist construction and the types of projects delivered
* Evidence of having researched the business and its work
Location & Working Pattern
* Vauxhall, London – office based
* 5 days per week initially
* Following successful probation: 4 days office / 1 day remote
* Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
In Return?
* Salary: up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare (Bupa – on renewal)
* Long-term career development within a specialist, technically focused contractor
* Exposure to some of London’s most recognisable and complex building envelopes
Process & Reporting
* Interview process: 1 - 2 stages
* Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager
If you are an Assistant Estimator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with strong take-off experience and a background in brickwork, façades, or stonework, and you are looking to develop your career within a leading specialist subcontractor, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Ref: AE/AQS-Vauxhall
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