Assistant Estimator

Description

• Analyse drawings, specifications, and client documentation
• Assist in preparing tenders for RC frame and rail civil engineering packages
• Liaise with engineers, planners, and the commercial team
• Produce accurate take-offs and quantity schedules
• Contribute to handover packs for successful bids
• Support cost planning, bill production, and pricing activities
• Maintain tender registers and ensure complete, accurate documentation

Requirements

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience as an Assistant Estimator, Junior Estimator, Trainee Estimator, or similar
• Background in RC frame, reinforced concrete structures, or rail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation
• Confident communication skills and proactive approach to learning
• Exposure to major rail and structural concrete projects across London
• Familiarity with estimating or take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, CostX) is beneficial

Benefits

Our Client is a respected specialist contractor operating across reinforced concrete structures, rail infrastructure, and major civil engineering projects throughout London. Known for delivering complex schemes, they offer a supportive pre-construction environment with strong opportunities for progression and technical growth.

• Supportive and technically strong pre-construction team
• £40K–£50K basic salary (DOE)
• Clear progression pathway to Estimator and Senior Estimator roles
• Comprehensive benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance