Assistant Estimator
Atkins Search
| Company | Atkins Search |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | GBP 25k–35k |
| Posted | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Overview
Are you an Assistant Estimator looking for your next role in the East Midlands?
Atkins Search is recruiting for an Assistant Estimator in Nottingham to join an established, award-winning construction main contractor with a strong regional presence in the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent position offering contract leadership across diverse, high-value projects ranging from £1m - £45m.
Client
Our client is a financially robust, well-respected construction main contractor with a strong presence across Nottingham and the East Midlands. Known for collaborative working practices, they maintain trusted relationships with subcontractors and clients to deliver high-quality schemes on time and within budget.
Their diverse portfolio of projects spans commercial construction, education, leisure and healthcare construction projects, combining traditional delivery methods with modern project controls and sustainability frameworks. Following two years of consistent growth, they are expanding their contracts management team and seeking an experienced construction professional to lead their contract delivery programme.
Role
Atkins Search are looking for an Assistant Estimator in Nottingham to support the Pre-Construction team in producing competitive tender submissions for turnkey refurbishment projects.
This is a hands-on role that offers exposure to diverse projects and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment, working closely with our experienced estimators and senior management.
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Estimator in Nottingham, your responsibilities will include:
Review tender documentation to determine subcontract trade package and material requirements
Compile and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Analyse and align received subcontract tenders
Identify tender qualifications and exclusions
Prepare tender cost documents using in-house formats
Conduct take-offs for general works such as floor finishes, partitions, and ceilings
Assist in building tender-stage programmes for smaller projects
Price preliminaries based on project duration and requirements
Person
The suitable individual for the Assistant Estimator role will be proactive, self-motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in estimating. Key attributes include:
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
Excellent time management and negotiation abilities
Commitment to learning and progressing to an Estimator position
Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience in refurbishments or a trade background is advantageous
Renumeration
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading regional contractor with an impressive pipeline of projects and a strong presence across the East Midlands.
As an Assistant Estimator, you’ll have the chance to gain experience alongside the senior management team and progress into more senior positions.
Package includes:
Competitive salary: £25,000 - £35,000 + benefits
Company car or generous car allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Enhanced annual performance scheme
Variety of high-profile projects across multiple sectors
Generous annual leave
Supportive and professional working environment
Clear career development
Apply Now: Assistant Estimator Job in Nottingham
Ready to advance your preconstruction career with a leading construction main contractor in the East Midlands?
Apply today to join one of the region’s top contracting teams delivering complex, high-value construction projects across Nottinghamshire and beyond.
Should you application be successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the role.
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