Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cannock Wood
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Assistant Estimator
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance/company car
About the Company
Our client is a well-established contractor operating across the industrial sector, specialising in the refurbishment and fit-out of industrial sheds and warehouse units nationwide. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a collaborative, hands-on team culture, they are looking to strengthen their estimating function with an Assistant Estimator who is eager to develop and grow within the business.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in estimating within a supportive and practical environment. The role will involve working closely with experienced estimators and the wider commercial team, supporting the preparation and submission of tenders across a variety of industrial refurbishment projects.
You will typically be involved in managing 3-4 live tenders at any one time, gaining exposure to the full estimating lifecycle. Full training will be provided where required, making this an ideal role for someone with the right attitude and ambition to develop their technical capability.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions
Work collaboratively with the estimating and commercial teams
Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and project requirements
Help compile accurate and competitive pricing documents
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations
Contribute to tender planning and submission deadlines
Support site visits and project assessments as required
Maintain organised project records and documentation
About You
The company is particularly focused on attitude, drive, and cultural fit over extensive prior experience. The ideal candidate will be:
Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
Strong work ethic with a "hands-on" approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Client-focused with good communication skills
Reliable and committed (not seeking short-term or transient roles)
Ideally some exposure to construction, estimating, QS, or commercial roles (not essential)
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel nationally to industrial sites as required
Flexibility to work across multiple live tenders simultaneously
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Salary up to £45,000
Company car or car allowance (for the right candidate)
Full training and development within estimating
Opportunity to progress within a growing industrial contractor
Exposure to a wide range of refurbishment and fit-out projects
Supportive, collaborative team environment