Construction Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Estimator to join our team at The CLR Group. As an Assistant Estimator, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Head of Construction in managing and coordinating all aspects of tenders, from £10,000 to £1m+.

• Logging, downloading, and compiling tender proposals
• Completing online tender submissions under the guidance of the Head of Construction
• Ensuring bid specifications are collated and logged
• Downloading all documents and creating tender files for new projects
• Liaising with the Head of Construction to ensure new works are appropriate, acknowledged, and assigned to the relevant people
• Making initial contact with suppliers to obtain costs
• Preparing documentation and quotations at tender stage, including cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
• Creating RAMs and O&Ms documents when projects go live
• Maintaining a database of all projects that have been tendered for and creating reports on this data
• Undertaking basic quantity surveying using bespoke software and creating pricing documents
• Occasionally accompanying visits to potential project sites to assist with the pricing process
• Creating physical project folders to be used as part of the handover process to the Contracts Managers when projects go live
• Contacting suppliers and manufacturers for quotations and project support during the tender process
• Following up bids once submitted
• Liaising with clients, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, and project managers
• Assisting and supporting other members of the team as and when required in general office admin and duties
• Assisting the Head of Construction with the daily operations of the team

• Ideal qualifications include a graduate in Building or Property Surveying, Project Managing, or similar
• Previous experience within the Construction industry, ideally with a record of estimating
• Demonstrable ability to understand technical drawings
• Experience working with Gantt charts and schedules of work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent I.T skills

• Base Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per annum (based on experience)
• Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: SE1
• Holiday: 20 days pa, in addition to Public Holidays. Additional days gifted for birthday and Christmas holidays (varied from year to year)
• Pension: Company contribution

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