Assistant Estimator in London

Assistant Estimator – High-End Residential Refurbishment & Stonework

Location: North London
Sector: High-End Residential Refurbishment & Specialist Stonework

The Role

Our client is a specialist construction company based in North London, delivering high-end residential refurbishment projects and bespoke stonework packages across London. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

The ideal candidate will already have estimating experience within the construction industry and be looking to develop their commercial and pre-construction skills within a specialist, high-quality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for high-end residential refurbishment projects.

* Review drawings, specifications, schedules and other tender documentation.

* Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.

* Assist with material and labour take-offs and pricing.

* Support the preparation of detailed cost plans and tender submissions.

* Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive prices.

* Assist Senior Estimators and the wider commercial team throughout the tender process.

* Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing databases.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

* Attend site visits and tender meetings when required.

The Ideal Candidate:

* Previous estimating experience within the construction industry is essential.

* Experience working for a main contractor, refurbishment contractor or specialist subcontractor.

* Ideally has exposure to high-end residential refurbishment, luxury residential or similarly high-spec construction projects.

* Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

* Good understanding of construction methods, materials and build costs.

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with estimating software.

* Ambitious and keen to progress their career within estimating and pre-construction.

What’s on Offer:

* Opportunity to work on high-end residential refurbishment and specialist stonework projects across London.

* Exposure to bespoke and technically detailed construction projects.

* Clear opportunity to develop into an Estimator / Senior Estimator.

* Competitive salary and package depending on experience