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Due to continued growth, our client, a privately owned main contractor in the construction sector, is wanting to recruit an Assistant Estimator to join their close-knit friendly & successful pre-construction team based at their offices in LE9, South Leicestershire, (note, office is relocating to Lutterworth, LE17, in 2025 due to company expansion).

Supporting the production of tender submissions for design & build and refurbishment projects within the commercial and healthcare sector, as well as being responsible for your own tender submissions, this is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their estimating career further - you will be developed and mentored by a Senior Estimator and the Estimating Manager.

Using a combination of trade package subcontract enquiries and first-principal pricing methods, key responsibilities for the Assistant Estimator will include:

* Review tender documentation to establish subcontract trade package and material requirements

* Assess tender documentation to compile individual trade package subcontract enquiries

* Compile and issue tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers

* Assess received subcontract enquiries

* Identify and compile Tender Qualification / Exclusions

* Produce Tender Cost document from in-house standard form / format.

* Identify any ‘gaps’ in pricing and capture via means of labour / plant / material pricing from 1st principle.

* Identify and build tender stage programmes for smaller projects.

* Produce take-offs for general works (floor finishes, partitions, ceiling finishes etc)

* Price project Preliminaries based on programme durations and identification of preliminary requirements (welfare, waste, protection etc)

Skills & Experience required for the Assistant Estimator’s role include:

* Main contractor estimating experience essential

* Understanding of JCT/NEC forms of contract essential

* Ability to work well under pressure, to meet tight timescales and deadlines

* Ability to work well as part of a team as well as the ability to work with own initiative

* Excellent time management, ensuring timescales and deadlines are achieved

* Self-motivated, proactive, desire to learn and advance, positive, driven attitude

* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office

* Degree or construction related qualification (not essential)

* Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS ( this is obtained by the Client as part of their onboarding process)

Why this Company?

Great client – established, successful, secure pipeline of work, challenging projects, expanding, genuine opportunities for growth and progression within the company.

Great working environment – strong team, relaxed, approachable, hardworking

Great people – friendly, approachable, welcoming, supportive