Assistant Estimator - Coventry

Location: Coventry / Midlands
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + car allowance + benefits
Type: Permanent
Sector: Main Contracting / Construction

Assistant Estimator – Main Contractor
Our client is a rapidly growing main contractor with an established presence across the UK and an expanding Midlands operation.
The business delivers projects across a range of sectors including industrial and logistics, commercial, life sciences, data centres, leisure, retail, fit-out and refurbishment, with schemes ranging from smaller developments through to major projects.
Due to continued growth within the pre-construction team, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Estimator to support the Estimating and Pre-Construction functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Estimator or Junior Estimator looking to develop their career within a progressive main contractor and gain exposure to a broad range of projects.
The Role
Working closely with the Estimating and Pre-Construction teams, you will assist with the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders.
Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation of tenders and estimates
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Preparing quantities and take-offs
Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
Comparing quotations and preparing tender comparisons
Assisting with pricing preliminaries
Supporting the preparation of bills of quantities
Assisting with value engineering exercises
Reviewing construction programmes and project information
Maintaining accurate estimating records
Updating tender information and pricing databases
Supporting the Estimator with tender submissions
Attending tender meetings when required
Liaising with the commercial and pre-construction teams
Assisting with post-tender queries
Developing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting the wider pre-construction team with ad-hoc requirements About You
The ideal candidate will have some previous estimating or commercial experience within the construction industry and will be looking for the next step in their career.
You will ideally have:

Previous experience within estimating, quantity surveying or a similar construction role
Experience working for a main contractor, subcontractor or specialist contractor
Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
Experience carrying out quantity take-offs
Experience obtaining subcontractor quotations
Good understanding of construction costs
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
Strong communication skills
A proactive and commercially minded approach
Construction-related qualification would be advantageous
Experience with estimating software would be beneficial This role could suit an Assistant Estimator, Junior Estimator, Trainee Estimator, Assistant QS or Quantity Surveyor looking to move into estimating.
What’s on Offer

£35,000 – £45,000 salary
Car allowance
Company benefits
Opportunity to join a rapidly growing main contractor
Exposure to major commercial and industrial projects
Structured career development
Training and professional development
Supportive senior management team
Opportunity for long-term progression If you are an ambitious Assistant Estimator looking to develop your career within a growing main contractor, apply today