Assistant Estimator
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | West Malling, Kent, ME19 4SD |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASSISTESTLP_1763997479 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established main contractor who are looking to bring in an Assistant Estimator to their growing team. The company specialises in commercial, logistics and retail projects and we are therefore looking for somebody who can bring a commercial awareness, attention to detail and a proactive approach to tendering and cost planning.
As an Assistant Estimator you will:
- Assist in managing tender process, review tender documents, engage with subcontractors/suppliers and obtain quotes, perform package costing.
- Help to prepare full bid submissions, cost breakdowns, preliminaries, risk allowances and profit margins.
- Liaise with design, pre-construction and operations teams to ensure buildability, cost control and compliance with the company's standards.
- Assist in performing cost comparisons, value engineering options and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with the companies emphasis on sustainability, health and safety and quality standards, all core values of the business.
In return you will receive:
- Salary up to £35,000
- Bonus scheme
- Growth opportunity within the business
- Reporting to Estimator and Senior Estimator team
- Kent office based 5 days a week
For further information please contact Lucy in the Brighton office on... lprower@fr-group.co.uk