Assistant Estimator

1 month ago

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Full time

About the Role

Willmott Dixon is seeking an experienced Assistant Estimator to join our London and East construction business. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties, and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with creating robust accurate cost plans through the various design gateways up to target price.
  • Assist with guiding the design team and inform the customer with respect to affordability.
  • Use technical experience to assist in identifying opportunities and risks along with solutions to add value.
  • Collaborate with the project team to identify and value alternative design solutions where required and present to the customer for review.
  • Assist in developing a procurement strategy to meet the needs of the project.
  • Seek to gain knowledge of the key trades packages.
  • Collaborate with the design team by assisting the costing changes being tracked through the change control process.
  • Broadening your knowledge of contractual and framework requirements.
  • Ensure you understand the estimating system (Conquest) and its functionality.
  • Assist with completion of standard documentation.
  • Help provide a detailed cost information package to the commercial build team at handover to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book, and quotations.

Requirements

  • Good numeracy skills and written and spoken English.
  • 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths.
  • A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering, or Building Management or a HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Civil Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc).

Desirable

  • Working towards MCIOB / MRICS.

Personal Qualities

  • Analytical skills – ability to analyse project specifications and technical documents to accurately estimate cost.
  • Attention to detail – precision in reviewing project details and understanding scope of work and considering all relevant factors that affect cost.
  • Mathematical proficiency – strong mathematical skills are essential for calculations.
  • Resourcefulness – ability to gather and utilise information from multiple sources.
  • Time management skills - Able to meet deadlines and schedule and workflow with a methodical approach.
  • Communication skills – effectively communicate internally and externally to gather necessary information.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships, and focus on sustainability have allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

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