Assistant Estimator

Your new company
A job has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to work for an established carpentry contractor in Mid Kent, they currently turnover £18 million, which is a 25% increase from the previous year, with an anticipation of the same year on year growth for next year. They work with housing developers across London, Kent, Sussex and Surrey with project values ranging from £1 million up to £8 million.

I have worked with this client for many years now, placing some key members of their team. The key message that all staff seem to promote is the investment they put in to their staff, not just from a monetary point of view but time wise and allowing them to progress within the business even if that isn't their academic background.

Due to continued growth and a key strategic plan to grow and diversify the business, they are now looking for an Assistant Estimator to be based out of their Mid Kent office to work with a Senior Estimator on new and referred business opportunities.

Your new role
The role of the Assistant Estimator will be to work within the commercial team, reporting in to a Senior Estimator. The main purpose of the role would include supporting in the preparation and return of quantified tenders from specifications and drawings or bill of quantities, the completion of pre-qualification's questionnaires and to attend pre tender meetings as well as internal handover meetings.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have some experience within an estimating role in construction overall but ideally within a carpentry or sub-contractor, working on projects with contract values of up to but not limited to £10 million.

What you'll get in return
In return as the Assistant Estimator, you can expect a salary of up to £30k, 28 days holiday (Inc. of bank holidays - which increases annually after 2 years' service as well as other benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on 020 8464 6678. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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