Assistant Estimator in Stafford

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to build your career in estimating within the construction industry? We're recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to join a leading national construction and property services contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some estimating or construction experience who is looking to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, and progress within a supportive and growing business.

Working closely with experienced Estimators, Bid Managers and Operational teams, you'll support the preparation of competitive tenders for refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across both public and private sector clients nationwide. With significant business growth planned over the coming years, this is an ideal time to join an organisation that invests in its people and offers genuine career progression.

As an Assistant Estimator, you'll be responsible for supporting the estimating team throughout the tender process, including:

• Assisting with the preparation of quotations, bids and tender submissions
• Preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and reviewing returned quotations
• Carrying out quantity take-offs and measurements
• Gathering material, labour and plant costs for tender pricing
• Assisting with tender build-ups and value engineering exercises
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, operational teams and clients
• Supporting the identification of commercial and operational risks
• Attending internal and client meetings where required
• Learning and applying industry measurement standards including SMM7 and NRM (training provided where necessary)

To be considered you'll ideally have:

• Some previous experience within construction estimating, cost planning or a similar technical role
• A basic understanding of construction pricing and measurement
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A willingness to learn estimating software and industry best practice
• Excellent organisational skills and the desire to build a long-term career in estimating

Please note: Applicants must have some previous estimating experience. Unfortunately, candidates with no estimating background cannot be considered. A construction-related qualification would be highly advantageous.

• Competitive salary
• Company Car Allowance
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Company pension with employer contributions up to 7.5%
• Flexible working opportunities
• Discounted healthcare scheme
• High street and lifestyle discounts
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and genuine career development

If you're an ambitious Assistant Estimator looking to develop your career with a respected construction contractor offering excellent training, long-term progression and a varied project portfolio, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.