We are seeking an Assistant Estimator with 1-2 years of experience (or more) in a main contractor environment. This role offers the opportunity to progress to an Estimator position.Location: Bury St Edmunds (office-based, with travel across East Anglia, Southeast & Midlands for site visits)Key Responsibilities:
Assist senior estimators with cost estimates for retail and leisure sector projects.
A large proportion of work is negotiated, so it is important to establish long-term relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Requirements:
1-2 years' experience as an Assistant Estimator (main contractor experience).
Experience with retail and/or leisure projects is a plus.
Full UK driving license for site visits.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Car Allowance (potential company car)Please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and you will be contacted.....Read more...
This role is vital in evaluating project costs and delivering accurate estimates across a variety of assignments. The successful candidate will support cost control and effective budgeting, contributing to the overall success of our projects. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior management and project teams to ensure all ad-hoc paperwork and administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Take a methodical approach to handling enquiries, ensuring all pre-sales documentation is properly logged, filed, reviewed, and entered into the system within required deadlines.
Learn to source supplier quotations, lead times, payment terms, and technical specifications for procured items in a timely manner.
Assist in compiling tailored initial quotations that meet project and client needs, demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Work alongside senior team members to develop alternative design proposals when required.
Provide ongoing support to clients and Project Managers by estimating extras, additions, variations, and future works.
Engage with long-term development opportunities as the company grows, with potential for career progression for the right candidate.
Essential Experience:
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications.
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience in an office or customer service role.
Prior experience as a Junior Estimator or in a similar role within the construction or manufacturing industry (preferred but not essential).
Understanding of cost control principles and practices.
Excellent analytical skills and a high level of accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
A collaborative team player who is also self-motivated and able to work independently.
Training:You will attend college one day per week, term time only, at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.Training Outcome:Progression available for a permanent position as estimator.Employer Description:Corsham Building Plastics (CBP), is a family-run high end glazing business based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Providing a wide range of premium home improvement products, including windows, doors, conservatories, glass rooms, and garden extensions. Offering high-quality installations carried out exclusively by their in-house teams. Their expansive showroom, one of the largest in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, showcases their diverse product range. CBP is known for its technical expertise, customer service, and strong local reputation.
Now expanding and looking to appoint an apprentice Junior estimator.Working Hours :9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch, including one one day a week at Bath College.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management
Site Engineering
Estimating
Design Management
Building Services
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
Training:
You’ll be working with Russell WBHO, based at our head office or on site, while attending university one day per week
Each candidate will undertake a day release apprenticeship degree at the University of Salford, with whom the Building Student Programme has been developed, with in-house training closely aligned with the degree course syllabus
Training Outcome:
Not only will you become a highly skilled professional, you’ll have a degree in your chosen subject from the University of Salford
Following graduation you will be a quialified Site Manager, Engineer, Design Manager, H&S advisor, Building Services Manager, Estimator or Quantity surveyor
This could then lead onto Senior roles within the busines such as Project Manager or Senior Chartered Surveyor
Employer Description:Russell WBHO is one of the North West’s leading main contractors working across all sectors for some of the UK’s biggest developers, funds and operators. The Manchester-based firm was established in 1997 and is now part of a £1bn turnover group of companies, with over £200m turnover in the UK, delivering hotels, residential schemes, super-computer hubs, care homes, offices, warehouse and logistics projects, new build and multi-million pound heritage refurbishments throughout the region and beyond.Working Hours :8.00am - 5.30pm (on-site hours may vary) 4 or 5 days per week.
Attendance at the University of Salford one day per week term time.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
We are looking for a Glazing Estimator to join a glazing and PVC contractor based in East Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their estimating career within a supportive and growing team.Salary: £30,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00) Start Date: ASAPDuties:
Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for glazing and PVC projects
Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documents to ensure clarity and accuracy
Liaising with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and confirm material lead times
Supporting senior estimators with project cost tracking and reporting
Maintaining and updating pricing databases and cost models
Preparing documentation and communicating clearly with internal teams and clients
Working on projects ranging from small-scale works to multi-million-pound developments
Requirements:
Some experience or exposure to estimating within the glazing, PVC, or wider construction sector
Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
Confident communicator with the ability to work as part of a team
Proficient in general IT software (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)
Eagerness to learn and progress within a professional estimating environment
Package:
29 days’ holiday per year (including 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year)
Workplace pension
Career development opportunities
Full-time, permanent position with exposure to diverse projects
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.....Read more...
Assisting and providing support to senior team members
Reading and understanding construction drawings and specifications
Take-off quantities from drawings via on-screen take-off software
Document management
Internal processes for preparing and submitting tenders
Price bill of quantities and full estimates
Training:Construction Quantity Surveyor (degree) Apprenticeship:
Training to be delivered through London South Bank University or a comparable provider on a one-day a week/day release arrangement
Training Outcome:
Expected career progression after apprenticeship is either a fully-fledged Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with further potential progression to Commercial Manager
Employer Description:Stanmore is the UK's leading specialist in dry lining, facades, glazing, and metal work. Our commitment to ensuring each development or project is built for success means drawing from over 60 years of applying our craft to some of the UK's grandest and most ambitious developments.
Our illustrious heritage, obsession with quality, and pioneering vision for the future are what set Stanmore apart. A reputation for best-in-class, end-to-end partnerships has been built on decades of providing the UK's largest developers with immaculate service.
From design to installation, our team takes pride in a service that has led to 100% of clients recommending Stanmore in a recent survey.
We believe in building better. This means sourcing the highest quality materials, hand-picking teams for each project's needs, on-time delivery, and industry-leading aftercare.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 8.30am to 5.00pm. One day a week at university.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
General duties including:
Assisting estimators and project managers with preparing budgets and cost plans for trenchless and tunnelling works
Gathering supplier and subcontractor quotations and building tender comparisons
Measuring drawings and quantities to support bid submissions
Maintaining databases of material, plant, and labour costs
Assisting in financial tracking and reporting on live projects
Helping to prepare client quotations, progress valuations, and cost summaries
Learning about commercial risk, procurement, and cost control in specialist civil engineering
Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release
You will undertake the Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/construction-quantity-surveying-technician-v1-1 Training Outcome:
On completion, you could progress into a Junior Estimator, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Coordinator role within HB Tunnelling
With further experience and higher-level study, there is potential to advance toward more senior positions in the tunnelling and civil-engineering sector
The company supports continued professional development and accreditation through the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) or RICS
Employer Description:HB Tunnelling Limited is a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering trenchless and tunnelling solutions across the UK. We work on major infrastructure projects for leading utilities and construction clients, using innovative techniques such as microtunnelling, auger boring, pipe jacking, and shaft construction. Our teams are passionate about safety, quality, and developing the next generation of tunnelling professionals through hands-on training and career progression.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00 with 2 x 30 minute breaksSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
