Assistant Estimator Structures Head Office - McDermott House

Assistant Estimator

Kilnbridge - HQ - Canning Town

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the delivery of high quality, competitive tenders by producing accurate take offs, Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and pricing schedules.
• Assist in building detailed estimates from first principles using CANDY software (or similar).
• Work alongside experienced estimators to develop commercially sound and innovative tender solutions.
• Support the preparation of subcontract enquiry packages and procurement schedules for materials and plant.
• Review tender documentation to ensure full understanding and compliance with all requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid quality, sharing best practice and new ideas.
• Build strong working relationships across the business and with external supply chain partners.
• Assist with the preparation of clear and structured estimating handover packs for successful projects.

What You'll Need

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Strong IT capability across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as CANDY (or similar).
• Experience in producing take offs and BoQ using SMM7 or equivalent methods.
• Solid technical understanding of construction methods, materials and commercial principles.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality under pressure.
• A good understanding of the construction tendering process.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and positive approach.
• Self motivated, with the drive to learn, develop and take initiative.
• A clear ambition to progress within estimating and preconstruction.
• Around 2-3 years' experience in a construction, engineering or commercial environment, including exposure to tendering or preconstruction.
• Experience within civils, groundworks or reinforced concrete (FRC) is advantageous.
• On site construction experience (desirable).
• Working towards (or interested in) professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar is beneficial.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.