Assistant Estimator (High End Residential) | Permanent | North West London

I have a great opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join a well-established main contractor on a permanent basis, based from their offices in North West London and working on new build and refurbishment projects within the high end residential sector.

The company specialise in the high end residential sector working on luxury homes and listed buildings in sought after locations across London. They predominantly carry out refurbishments, alterations, extensions, remodelling and fit-out projects but they also work on new build developments.

They are looking to bring in an Assistant Estimator to join their commercial team on a permanent basis, providing support to the Senior Estimator, Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Director. This role is ideal for a Graduate with a couple of years’ experience who is serious about taking their career to the next level. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, growing business and get involved in some excellent projects.

Duties Include:

• Carryout tender reviews and report to Senior Estimator
• Carry out analysis of received tender documents, take-off and check off against client schedule of information, highlight any omissions or errors
• Obtain competitive and accurate quotations from supply chain
• Prepare final tender submissions in accordance with the client’s requirements for review by management
• Handover tender information to the construction and commercial team in accordance with company procedures
• Review material rates
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required
• Attend site meetings as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree qualified or other relative qualifications
• Self-motivated person, ideally with experience in the High End Residential sector
• Happy to carry out site visits and be able to work on your own initiative with managerial guidance
• Have reasonable knowledge of all elements of construction
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency using office IT applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent software
• Be punctual and have good timekeeping
• Can take instruction and effectively carry out tasks
• Ability to multitask and when necessary work on various projects
• Strong attention to detail

If you are an Assistant Estimator and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: 07733 529 573