Junior Estimator Full Time Permanent

• Position: Junior Estimator
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience, plus good all round staff benefits. Opportunity to gain development and mentoring from experienced estimators
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:30, office based
• Role based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. There is plenty of free parking available on site for all staff but due to rural workplace location, you will need to be a driver and have access to your own vehicle.

We are very pleased to be seeking a full time and permanent Junior Estimator for our successful, modern and friendly client who work in the commercial interior / fit out sector. My client is based close to Haywards Heath in a rural location – no public transport nearby, so you will need a full UK driving licence and your own transport.

This is a great opportunity to join an expanding and busy employer where you will be a key part of the team and contribute to their ongoing success.

The role:

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in estimating, working across a variety of small, medium, and large-scale commercial fit-out projects.

Working in a small team, you’ll support the estimating area in preparing accurate, competitive quotations and tender submissions, while gaining hands-on experience in every stage of the pre-construction process.

Duties include:

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender submissions
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify materials, labour, and subcontractor requirements.
• Obtain, analyse, and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Maintain and update pricing databases
• Support team in preparing scope of works and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Liaise with other internal teams to ensure estimates reflect the project intent.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as required.
• Support cost monitoring during live projects as required.

Skills, competencies and experience required:

• Some experience within estimating, quantity surveying, or construction administration
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and estimating principles.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Able to work with multiple tenders
• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline Degree / diploma not essential if you have practical experience of estimating within the workplace already.

Please apply now as shortlisting will take place soon for this new and exciting Junior Estimator opportunity!!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.