Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Assistant Estimator

Milton Keynes | Commercial fit-out & refurbishment | Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Have you gained at least one year’s estimating experience and want to build on it with a supportive contractor?

A construction contractor in Milton Keynes is looking for an Assistant Estimator to support its commercial fit-out and refurbishment work. You’ll help prepare prices and tender documents, working alongside experienced colleagues as you develop your estimating skills.

What’s on offer

Salary up to £32,000, depending on experience

Bonus structure and pension

A flexible, informal working environment

Support to develop your estimating skills and progress within the business

The company

The contractor works on a mix of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role offers experience across different stages of the tender process, from reviewing enquiries to helping prepare bids and handover information.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where you can gain experience across different types of work and take on more responsibility as your skills develop.

What you’ll be doing

Helping prepare estimates and tender submissions for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects

Reviewing drawings and specifications and assisting with quantity take-offs

Requesting quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, comparing prices and following up outstanding information

Helping build up costs for labour, materials and subcontract packages

Keeping pricing records, tender documents and supplier details up to date

Working with the commercial and project teams to check tender information and flag gaps or queries

Assisting with project handovers once work is secured

What we’re looking for

At least one year’s experience in a construction estimating role

Experience in commercial fit-out or refurbishment would be an advantage

Good numeracy, attention to detail and confidence using Excel

Some experience reading construction drawings and specifications

A practical understanding of construction materials, methods and costs

The confidence to speak with suppliers and subcontractors and ask questions when something needs clarifying

Good organisation and a willingness to learn

You won’t be expected to manage the estimating function on your own. This role would suit someone who has made a start in estimating and is ready to build their confidence with support from an experienced team.

Interested?

Apply with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.

Assistant Estimator

Milton Keynes | Commercial fit-out & refurbishment | Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Have you gained at least one year’s estimating experience and want to build on it with a supportive contractor?

A construction contractor in Milton Keynes is looking for an Assistant Estimator to support its commercial fit-out and refurbishment work. You’ll help prepare prices and tender documents, working alongside experienced colleagues as you develop your estimating skills.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £32,000, depending on experience
• Bonus structure and pension
• A flexible, informal working environment
• Support to develop your estimating skills and progress within the business

The company

The contractor works on a mix of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role offers experience across different stages of the tender process, from reviewing enquiries to helping prepare bids and handover information.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where you can gain experience across different types of work and take on more responsibility as your skills develop.

What you’ll be doing

• Helping prepare estimates and tender submissions for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and assisting with quantity take-offs
• Requesting quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, comparing prices and following up outstanding information
• Helping build up costs for labour, materials and subcontract packages
• Keeping pricing records, tender documents and supplier details up to date
• Working with the commercial and project teams to check tender information and flag gaps or queries
• Assisting with project handovers once work is secured

What we’re looking for

• At least one year’s experience in a construction estimating role
• Experience in commercial fit-out or refurbishment would be an advantage
• Good numeracy, attention to detail and confidence using Excel
• Some experience reading construction drawings and specifications
• A practical understanding of construction materials, methods and costs
• The confidence to speak with suppliers and subcontractors and ask questions when something needs clarifying
• Good organisation and a willingness to learn

You won’t be expected to manage the estimating function on your own. This role would suit someone who has made a start in estimating and is ready to build their confidence with support from an experienced team.

Interested?

Apply with your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.