Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator £35,000 – £55,000 + Package Bermondsey, London The Opportunity We\’re looking for an Assistant Estimator to join a long-established main contractor based in Bermondsey. This is a fantastic chance for someone early in their career to develop quickly by working directly alongside the MD and senior commercial team, gaining hands-on mentorship and a clear progression pathway. The company delivers projects across a wide range of sectors — education, residential, social housing, heritage, commercial, public buildings, and healthcare — offering exposure to technically challenging and varied work. You\’ll need some prior estimating experience (either with a main contractor, sub-contractor, or even from a project management role where you\’ve worked on costs and tenders). A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering would be beneficial but isn\’t essential — the key is the right attitude, attention to detail, and ambition to grow into a fully-fledged Estimator. About the Role – What You\’ll Be Doing This is a unique opportunity for an Assistant Estimator to join an established contractor offering long-term career development and direct exposure to senior leadership. Working from the Bermondsey head office, you\’ll shadow the MD and senior team members, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and learning the company\’s way of working. In this role, you will: Support Tenders: Assist in preparing and pricing submissions across a variety of sectors, including heritage and healthcare. Learn from the Best: Work closely with directors, gaining insight into strategy, pricing, and winning work. Develop Expertise: Build a deep understanding of multiple sectors, from residential schemes through to sensitive heritage refurbishments. Contribute to Success: Play a key role in the pre-construction process, helping to secure projects typically valued between £1m – £15m. Grow Professionally: Follow a structured progression plan supported by mentorship, training, and real responsibility. About the Company – Where You\’ll Be Working This is a contractor with decades of history and a reputation for delivering challenging projects across a range of sectors: education, residential, social housing, heritage, commercial, public buildings, and healthcare. Known for combining technical expertise with a personal, collaborative approach, the business offers both stability and genuine long-term career prospects. Requirements & Rewards – What You Need, and What You\’ll Get Back The ideal candidate will bring: Some estimating experience (main contractor, sub-contractor, or PM background with exposure to tenders). A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn. Good communication and analytical skills. A degree or HNC/HND in a construction-related field (desirable but not essential). Rewards: £35,000 – £55,000 starting salary with a fantastic package Office-based in Bermondsey with direct access to senior leadership Long-term career progression and structured development Opportunity to progress into a highly sought after role. To Apply, please do one of the following: Click apply on the job board Send your CV directly to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces) Call Alex on the number below Add Alex Wallace on LinkedIn and send a message Interested? Apply directly via the job board or contact Alex in one of the following ways: Email: Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces) Call directly using the number below Connect on LinkedIn and send a message Not sure if it\’s the perfect fit? No problem—get in touch and we\’ll talk it through. I\’ll always give you honest advice