Admin Assistant (with Estimating Progression) at Atom Fabs Ltd

Made in the Midlands Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking a highly organised Admin Assistant to support daily operations and gain exposure to estimating processes. The role offers career progression with training into the Estimating department. Candidates should have administrative experience, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Key responsibilities include general admin support, document management, and liaising with project teams. Benefits include a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to learn technical concepts.
• Strong organisational skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for the engineering office.
• Prepare and manage documents and spreadsheets for projects.
• Assist the estimating team with take-offs and pricing checks.
• Liaise with engineers and clients as needed.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Good numeracy skills

Excellent communication abilities

Proactive mindset

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Atom Fabs is a growing engineering company specialising in fabrication and manufacturing. They are seeking a highly organised and motivated Admin Assistant to join their office team. This role offers genuine career progression, with structured training supporting development into the Estimating department.

Role Overview

As an Admin Assistant, you will support the daily operations of a busy engineering office while gaining hands‑on exposure to the estimating process. This role suits someone proactive, numerate, and keen to develop a long‑term career in the engineering sector.

Progression & Training

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Understanding materials, processes, and job specifications
• Assisting in preparing quotations and cost breakdowns
• Using estimating software and internal costing tools

As your skills develop, you will take on more responsibility within the estimating department, progressing to Estimating Assistant.

What They Are Looking For

• Previous administrative experience (engineering or construction sector beneficial)
• Strong IT skills, particularly Google Sheets and document management
• Good numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to learn technical concepts
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive mindset and desire to progress within the company

Benefits

• Company pension
• On‑site parking

Key Responsibilities

• General administrative support including answering calls, emails, and greeting visitors
• Preparing and managing documents, spreadsheets, and job files
• Updating internal systems with project details and costs
• Supporting the estimating team with initial take‑offs, pricing checks, and gathering information
• Filing, document control, and assisting with quality management procedures
• Liaising with engineers, project managers, and clients as required