Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator - Construction

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to build your career in estimating within the construction industry?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to join a leading national construction and property services contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some estimating or construction experience who is looking to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, and progress within a supportive and growing business.

Working closely with experienced Estimators, Bid Managers and Operational teams, you'll support the preparation of competitive tenders for refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across both public and private sector clients nationwide.

With significant business growth planned over the coming years, this is an ideal time to join an organisation that invests in its people and offers genuine career progression.

Assistant Estimator Role

As an Assistant Estimator, you'll be responsible for supporting the estimating team throughout the tender process, including:

Assisting with the preparation of quotations, bids and tender submissions
Preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and reviewing returned quotations
Carrying out quantity take-offs and measurements
Gathering material, labour and plant costs for tender pricing
Assisting with tender build-ups and value engineering exercises
Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, operational teams and clients
Supporting the identification of commercial and operational risks
Attending internal and client meetings where required
Learning and applying industry measurement standards including SMM7 and NRM (training provided where necessary)

About You

To be considered you'll ideally have:

Some previous experience within construction estimating, cost planning or a similar technical role
A basic understanding of construction pricing and measurement
Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
A willingness to learn estimating software and industry best practice
Excellent organisational skills and the desire to build a long-term career in estimating

Please note: Applicants must have some previous estimating experience. Unfortunately, candidates with no estimating background cannot be considered.

A construction-related qualification would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Company Car Allowance
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Option to buy or sell annual leave
Company pension with employer contributions up to 7.5%
Flexible working opportunities
Discounted healthcare scheme
High street and lifestyle discounts
Paid volunteering day each year
Long service awards
Ongoing training and genuine career development

Apply

If you're an ambitious Assistant Estimator looking to develop your career with a respected construction contractor offering excellent training, long-term progression and a varied project portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies