Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator

Kilnbridge
HQ – Canning Town

Kilnbridge Structures

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.

We are purposely focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to make a meaningful impact, grow your career and join a team that values expertise and forward thinking, we ’ d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Support the delivery of high-quality, competitive tenders by producing accurate take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and pricing schedules.

· Assist in building detailed estimates from first principles using CANDY software (or similar).

· Work alongside experienced estimators to develop commercially sound and innovative tender solutions.

· Support the preparation of subcontract enquiry packages and procurement schedules for materials and plant.

· Review tender documentation to ensure full understanding and compliance with all requirements.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid quality, sharing best practice and new ideas.

· Build strong working relationships across the business and with external supply chain partners.

· Assist with the preparation of clear and structured estimating handover packs for successful projects.

What You’ll Need

· Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
Strong IT capability across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Familiarity with estimating software such as CANDY (or similar).

· Experience in producing take-offs and BoQ using SMM7 or equivalent methods.

· Solid technical understanding of construction methods, materials and commercial principles.

· Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with a sharp eye for detail.

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality under pressure.

· A good understanding of the construction tendering process.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and positive approach.

· Self-motivated, with the drive to learn, develop and take initiative.

· A clear ambition to progress within estimating and preconstruction.

· Around 2–3 years’ experience in a construction, engineering or commercial environment, including exposure to tendering or preconstruction.

· Experience within civils, groundworks or reinforced concrete (FRC) is advantageous.

· On-site construction experience (desirable).
Working towards (or interested in) professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar is beneficial.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day. This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statistas Best UK employers 2026 list.

If you ’ re driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.