Assistant Estimator - Construction

Assistant Estimator Our client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Estimator to join our London construction business. This is an exciting time to join their London business that has been very successful over the last couple of years and already has a strong looking order book for the next 2 to 3 years. The Assistant Estimator will be required to support the estimating team fulfil the estimating duties on projects in tender and negotiation. Our tender pipeline is healthy and with our projects in negotiation now being predominantly estimator led, additional resource is required. This is also a great opportunity to be mentored by an experienced senior estimating team and learn further skills on the job. The role Key Responsibilities Of An Assistant Estimator Are To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process. To identify risks and input into project risk register To price selected trades from first principles To apply company commercial procedures and processes in compliance with Audit requirements To complete project take – offs To prepare whole life costing analysis To prepare preconstruction element of the project waste management plan To provide mentor training for junior staff members To constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic through successful bid and personal performance To provide input into the local sales team To manage and prepare complete commercial element of tenderEssential Requirements Essential and Desirable Criteria Track record of assisting with successful delivery of tenders. Experience of pricing a variety of construction projects in a wide range of sectors adopting a range of construction techniques. Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets Reading and accurately interpret drawings and technical specifications Understanding and appropriately allocate a bills of quantities Understanding site requirements in respect of preliminaries items Understanding the planning functionDesirable Requirements Construction related degree.Personal Qualities Benefits In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private live medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Additional Information Our client embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. About Us Construction is changing and they are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing themselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths