Assistant Estimator

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 compliance
Assistant Estimator Requirements

2 to 5 years of experience in construction, ideally within masonry and the conservation sector (graduates with 1 to 2 years of experience will also be considered)
Construction-related degree preferred, although an HNC/HND with relevant experience will be considered
Comfortable reading architectural drawings and taking off quantities
Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam Take-off experience desirable but not essential
Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
Full UK driving licence and own car preferable but not essential
Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableWhat Makes This Opportunity Different?

Learn estimating in a specialist field where technical knowledge is genuinely valued
Exposure to historic buildings, churches and scheduled monuments from day one
Close support from experienced estimators in a small, collaborative team
A clear pathway towards Estimator as the department expands
Long-established business with over 35 years in building conservation
Relaxed, in-person interview process designed to get to know you properlyBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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