Assistant Estimator

Avove Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to manage the bid process from PQQ to tender submission. The successful candidate will have experience with tendering bids, a strong numerate skill set, and the ability to communicate complex contractual issues. A technical background in Civil Engineering and familiarity with the NEC Suite of Contracts are highly desirable. This role offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission.
• Produce detailed analytical tenders and estimates within deadlines.
• Maintain and update records of tenders and communication of risk-related issues.

Skills

Knowledge of the ‘NEC Suite of Contracts’

Experience of PQQ’s and tendering bids

Commercially aware and highly numerate

Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Ability to communicate complicated financial issues

Experience in high value tender submissions

Technical background in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Posted Thursday 5 February 2026 at 01:00

Location: Warrington
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

What will your day look like…

• Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission
• Assist with Approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures
• Produce detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales
• Ensure that estimating procedures are followed in the production of tenders.
• Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions
• Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control
• Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders
• Be able to identify and communicate programme and risk related issues

About you…

• Knowledge of the ‘NEC Suite of Contracts’ preferable
• Experience of PQQ’s and tendering bids
• Commercially aware and highly numerate
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
• Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management
• Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions
• Have a technical background in Civil Engineering

What’s in it for you…

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove…

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.