Junior Estimator

My client are a Building Services & Specialist Contractor who have been established in 2003 who have 8 Offices throughout the UK.

As a business, they employ 300+ Staff Nationally and are expected to Turnover £55Mil+ this year.

Working within the Commercial & Public Sectors, their sites are generally within London, Surrey, Kent & Sussex. 

The London Office is currently 15 strong, made up of 3 Admins along with Contract Managers & Project Managers.

Due to growth of business, they are now seeking a Trainee or Junior Estimator to join their team and progress through the business. 
 

THE JOB – JUNIOR ESTIMATOR (FABRIC WORKS)

Monday – Friday / 8am  - 4pm

You will be assisting a Senior Estimator on a day-to-day basis, getting involved in and producing tenders in Construction and Fabric Projects up to a value of £3,000,000.


Duties will include:

Tender & Estimating Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for building and fabric projects.
• Measure quantities and compile take-offs from drawings, specifications, and site surveys.
• Gather and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations to support cost planning.
• Help compile Bills of Quantities (BoQ), schedules of works, or pricing documents.

Document and Data Management

• Maintain up-to-date records of estimates, drawings, pricing schedules, and supplier contacts.
• Organise and file documentation in line with company procedures and project timelines.
• Input project data into estimating software or spreadsheets under supervision.

Supplier & Subcontractor Liaison

• Contact suppliers and subcontractors to request quotations and verify cost information.
• Maintain a log of responses, compare quotes, and escalate inconsistencies to the Estimator or Senior Estimator.

Cost Analysis and Benchmarking

• Support in analysing historical project data to help benchmark costs for similar scopes of work.
• Compare current estimates with previous projects to identify cost trends or anomalies.

 Site Visits & Surveys

• Attend site visits and pre-tender surveys with senior team members to develop an understanding of the scope of work.
• Assist in gathering site information, taking photos, and documenting findings to inform estimates.

Learning and Development

• Shadow experienced estimators to gain a practical understanding of the estimating process.
• Attend internal and external training as directed to build knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costing.
• Stay informed on industry standards, regulations, and best practices relevant to building and fabric works.

General Team Support

• Provide general administrative and project support to the estimating team.

 

SALARY & PACKAGE

£25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience) 

20 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays

Medical Insurance Option (After 3 months)

Phone

Laptop

Pension

 

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / SHITCHMAN @ RGB.CO .UK