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Junior/Assistant Estimator

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Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Bermondsey, Greater London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Junior/Assistant Estimator

Location: Bermondsey, London
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Holiday: 28 Days including bank holiday, increasing with length of service
Sector: HVAC, Air Conditioning, Estimating, Construction

Our Client is a UK-based specialist contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs ventilation, ductwork, and airside systems for major commercial construction projects, particularly in London. They support projects from early design and coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning, and project management, using technologies such as BIM and CAD modelling. The firm is known for delivering ventilation solutions for high-profile developments while emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and a "right first time" approach to construction delivery.

Due to company growth, they are looking to recruit a junior or assistant estimator to join their successful pre-construction team. As a key part of the estimating team, you'll be understanding scopes of work, preparing estimates, writing tender submissions and carry out take-offs. The role is built to begin your career in estimating with a 'grow our own' attitude to progression.

Position Duties

The primary role of the position will be assisting in preparing accurate and up to date, estimates for ductwork, ventilation and airside package projects.
Assisting with pre-construction and PCSA stage estimates.
Ensure documentation is completed to company standards.
You'll also be assisting with feasibility assessment and undertaking site visits when required.
Carrying out take-offs and measurements from technical drawings, with assistance.
Review project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to identify requirements and scope.
You'll be liaising with clients and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and understand value engineering.
Supporting the wider team with tender preparations, including pricing schedules, supporting documentation and clarifications as required.Position Requirements

A positive attitude to learning on the jobs with a background in the construction industry essential. Experience with ductwork, air conditioning or HVAC preferable.
Strong analytical skills, with good numerical skills and high level of attention to detail.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and some technical drawing skills would be beneficial.
Highly organised.
Clear written and verbal communication is essential, along with a good telephone manner.Position Remuneration

In depth on the job training will be provided, with industry experts who have concerned their sector of the market.
Salary depending on your experience, up to £35,000.
Clear career progression, with the pre-construction team being the best place you start out your career.
Opportunity to get on-site experience days to develop your understanding beyond the pre-construction stages.
20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holiday, increasing by 1 day after every 2 years of service, up to a maximum total of 25 days.
Regular working hours with an easy to reach office base.
Nest pension scheme.
Travel expenses covered for travel required by the role.This is a rarely available opportunity for someone to build a career within a successful company who are willing and bale to provide high levels of training and development to the right candidate.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application

Reference: 225253040

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Junior/Assistant Estimator

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bermondsey, Greater London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Junior/Assistant Estimator

Location: Bermondsey, London
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Holiday: 28 Days including bank holiday, increasing with length of service
Sector: HVAC, Air Conditioning, Estimating, Construction

Our Client is a UK-based specialist contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs ventilation, ductwork, and airside systems for major commercial construction projects, particularly in London. They support projects from early design and coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning, and project management, using technologies such as BIM and CAD modelling. The firm is known for delivering ventilation solutions for high-profile developments while emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and a "right first time" approach to construction delivery.

Due to company growth, they are looking to recruit a junior or assistant estimator to join their successful pre-construction team. As a key part of the estimating team, you'll be understanding scopes of work, preparing estimates, writing tender submissions and carry out take-offs. The role is built to begin your career in estimating with a 'grow our own' attitude to progression.

Position Duties

The primary role of the position will be assisting in preparing accurate and up to date, estimates for ductwork, ventilation and airside package projects.
Assisting with pre-construction and PCSA stage estimates.
Ensure documentation is completed to company standards.
You'll also be assisting with feasibility assessment and undertaking site visits when required.
Carrying out take-offs and measurements from technical drawings, with assistance.
Review project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to identify requirements and scope.
You'll be liaising with clients and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and understand value engineering.
Supporting the wider team with tender preparations, including pricing schedules, supporting documentation and clarifications as required.Position Requirements

A positive attitude to learning on the jobs with a background in the construction industry essential. Experience with ductwork, air conditioning or HVAC preferable.
Strong analytical skills, with good numerical skills and high level of attention to detail.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and some technical drawing skills would be beneficial.
Highly organised.
Clear written and verbal communication is essential, along with a good telephone manner.Position Remuneration

In depth on the job training will be provided, with industry experts who have concerned their sector of the market.
Salary depending on your experience, up to £35,000.
Clear career progression, with the pre-construction team being the best place you start out your career.
Opportunity to get on-site experience days to develop your understanding beyond the pre-construction stages.
20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holiday, increasing by 1 day after every 2 years of service, up to a maximum total of 25 days.
Regular working hours with an easy to reach office base.
Nest pension scheme.
Travel expenses covered for travel required by the role.This is a rarely available opportunity for someone to build a career within a successful company who are willing and bale to provide high levels of training and development to the right candidate.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application
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Reference: 225253040

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