Assistant Estimator

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.