Assistant Estimator
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Our client, a well-established construction contractor, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a great opportunity for someone with a minimum of two years' experience in estimating who is looking to take the next step in their career towards becoming a fully-fledged Estimator.
Working as part of a highly experienced commercial team, the Assistant Estimator will be involved in a wide range of projects for national, repeat clients in the retail and leisure sectors. These include frameworks and negotiated contracts with major brands such as Tesco, Waitrose, Primark, and Premier Inn.
This is a long-term opportunity offering structured progression, exposure to major clients, and involvement in interesting refurbishment, fit-out, and conversion projects across East Anglia, the Southeast, and the Midlands.
Assistant Estimator - Benefits
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Car allowance or potential company car
Pension scheme
Holiday
Supportive team environment with real career progression opportunities
Assistant Estimator - Role Overview
Work alongside the Estimating team to prepare detailed cost estimates
Attend site visits across East Anglia, Southeast, and Midlands as required
Assist with preparing tender documentation and pricing submissions
Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
Contribute to cost planning and value engineering exercises
Support with negotiating projects secured through frameworks
Maintain and develop long-term working relationships within the supply chain
Assistant Estimator - Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a construction estimating role
Ideally have a relevant qualification in construction or a related field
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
Full UK driving licence
Willing to travel for site visits as requiredBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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