Bennett and game are recruiting for our client in Surrey that operate within the Civil Engineering sector, both commercially and in bespoke domestic projects and in agricultural groundworks. The Assistant Estimator / Engineer will be assisting the running of fast paced projects as part of a Highways framework and ground works projects values up to £800,000.
The Assistant Estimator / Engineer will be working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers the role will be Office based with some site visits so the candidate will have to hold a UK Driving licence. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of the construction and Civil Engineering with experience of preparing project documentation, H&S packs, contracts and performing take- offs.
Assistant Estimator / Engineer Job Overview
Obtaining Cost Information (estimating data, quotations etc.)
Establishing valuation dates, submitting cost value reconciliations
Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor assisting with Measure offs and CVRs.
Performing take -offs
Visiting sites for both valuations & project progress
Scheduling operative's weekly allocations
Assisting Project Management Team, JCT / Contract administration & review
Compiling project packs consisting of RAMS & B of Q's, general project information
Assistant Estimator / Engineer Job Requirements
Qualifications in a Construction or Civil Engineering discipline (/NVQ / HND/ HNC/ Degree)
Experience in a Commercial role
Excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate the preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
Knowledge of groundworks / Highways or general Civil Engineering environment
Knowledge of PSI's
The ability to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems, and cost issues
Communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
Ability to read drawings/ take offs, project programming
A good knowledge and ability to work in a varied construction business
Excel & good I.T. skills preferable
UK Driving Licence
Assistant Estimator / Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £30,000 - £50,000
28 days Holiday
Pension scheme
Monday - Friday 9-5
Free onsite parkingBennett 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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