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:
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Assist with the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for high-end residential refurbishment projects.
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Review drawings, specifications, schedules and other tender documentation.
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Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
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Assist with material and labour take-offs and pricing.
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Support the preparation of detailed cost plans and tender submissions.
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Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
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Assist Senior Estimators and the wider commercial team throughout the tender process.
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Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing databases.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
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Attend site visits and tender meetings when required.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Previous estimating experience within the construction industry is essential.
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Experience working for a main contractor, refurbishment contractor or specialist subcontractor.
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Ideally has exposure to high-end residential refurbishment, luxury residential or similarly high-spec construction projects.
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Confident reading construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
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Good understanding of construction methods, materials and build costs.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with estimating software.
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Ambitious and keen to progress their career within estimating and pre-construction.
What’s on Offer:
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Opportunity to work on high-end residential refurbishment and specialist stonework projects across London.
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Exposure to bespoke and technically detailed construction projects.
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Clear opportunity to develop into an Estimator / Senior Estimator.
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Competitive salary and package depending on experience
