Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator

Salary: Up to £45,000 + package

Location: Erith, Greater London (office-based, 5 days a week)

The Opportunity

We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Estimator to join a leading specialist contractor based in Erith. With over 60 years' heritage in delivering dry lining, façades, glazing and architectural metalwork across the UK, this business thrives on technical quality, collaborative teamwork and long-term client partnerships — making this an ideal environment to grow your commercial career.

This is a progressive role well suited to someone with some estimating experience in any internal trade — including M&E — whether that’s from a subcontractor, main contractor, or project/quantity surveying background. You’ll work closely with an experienced commercial team, developing huge breadth of exposure across cost planning, tender preparation and pricing.

About the Role — What You’ll Be Doing

Working from the Erith head office, you will be an active member of the estimating team, supporting bids across a range of high‑profile construction projects (internal finishes, façades, glazing and metalwork packages).

• Support pre‑construction and tender submissions by preparing take‑offs and costings.
• Collaborate with senior estimators to build competitive, accurate proposals.
• Analyse supplier pricing and market rates to optimise estimates.
• Learn to interpret specifications, drawings and schedules of works.
• Contribute to commercial risk analysis and value engineering discussions.

This role is perfect for someone looking to accelerate their estimating capability and take on increasing responsibility in a supportive environment.

About the Business — Where You’ll Be Working

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s most established specialist contractors — a business with a reputation for technical excellence in internal dry lining, external façades, glazing systems, metalwork and building envelope solutions. Trusted by major developers and contractors nationwide, the company combines deep craft expertise with a people‑focused culture that nurtures growth and learning from day one.

Their ethos emphasises quality, transparency, innovation and continuous improvement, with teams encouraged to build technical knowledge and take ownership as they develop professionally.

Requirements & Rewards — What You Need, and What You’ll Get Back

What you’ll bring:

• Some estimating experience (any internal trade, including M&E, subcontractor or contractor background).
• Keen attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND/degree) in construction, surveying or engineering is beneficial but not essential.

What you’ll get back:

• Up to £45,000 salary with a competitive benefits package.
• Full‑time, office‑based role in Erith (5 days per week).
• Genuine career progression with structured development and mentoring.
• Exposure to varied and technically engaging projects across multiple sectors.

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