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Assistant Estimator
Opportunity for an Assistant Estimator with 2 years experience or more, to join a Main Contractor based in the Suffolk area. This is an office-based role with travel across East Anglia, Southeast & Midlands for site visits etc.

About the role of Assistant Estimator
We are a main Contractor based in the Suffolk area but also with other branches across the UK. Our works are for the Groups national repeat clients in the retail & leisure sectors. The projects on the retail side are generally store refurbishment/fit outs, along with the leisure projects being extensions & conversions for a popular hotel chain and range up to £40m in value.
Most of our works come from frameworks we have with our clients, so a large proportion of works is negotiated and therefore means we need someone who will be confident enough to be able to establish long term relationships with clients/consultants and subcontractors/suppliers.
As Assistant Estimator, you will be working alongside a team of 3 other Estimators, and 1 trainee. The business as a whole is quite large, with roughly 650 members of staff across the board, and 40 in the Suffolk office where you will be based. You will be working with a lot of people who have been with the business for 10+ years, so will be able to offer you great training/support to put you in the best position possible for skill development and promotions.
This is an exciting role for someone looking to continue their career in Estimating and interested in progressing to an Estimator in the future. We have sites across East Anglia, Southeast & the Midlands, so the candidate will need to be prepared to travel sometimes for site visits, with expenses covered.

Responsibilities for Assistant Estimator
* Assist in preparing tender submissions, including estimating costs, gathering information, and coordinating with the project team
* Analyse and review tender documents, contracts, and project specifications
* Supply chain management
* Conduct site visits and gather information to inform Estimates
* Develop & maintain relationships with clients/consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
* Liaising with the Project Manager and Contracts manager on programmes

Requirements for Assistant Estimator
* 2-5 years experience in Estimating
* Some experience across retail or leisure sectors (preferred)
* Hard working & good work ethic
* Able to work as a team & independently
* Drivers licence
* Within commutable distance to Suffolk area
* Experience in construction industry

What we offer for Assistant Estimator
* £30k - £35k salary
* Car allowance / Company car
* Expenses for travel to sites covered
* Discretionary bonuses
* Annual leave package
* Pension
* Career progression & training support
* + more

If you want to hear more about this Assistant Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on (phone number removed)