Estimator (Construction)

Roundhouse recruitment; Cookstown; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Estimator in Cookstown to join an award-winning construction company. This full-time role offers competitive salary, tailored progression to leadership, and hybrid working options after the probation period. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in estimating, be comfortable reading construction drawings, and possess strong communication skills. Outstanding benefits include bonuses and paid training.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Structured pay reviews

Enhanced family leave

Paid training

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction estimating/quoting experience.
• Comfortable reading construction drawings and working in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and follow-through.
• Confident communicator by phone/email with customers and suppliers.
• Able to commute to Swadlincote.

Responsibilities

• Turn drawings/specs into accurate take-offs and quotations.
• Clarify scope with contractors/merchants and manage updates/variations.
• Collaborate with internal design/engineering on technical queries/value options.
• Prepare tidy handover packs for operations once orders land.
• Keep pipeline, files, and trackers up to date with high accuracy.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading construction drawings

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Overview

Estimator (Construction) — Competitive Salary - Cookstown | Full-time | Hybrid work after Probation | Fast-Track to Senior / Leadership

Are you an Estimator or similar looking to join an award-winning Construction Company undergoing rapid international growth - allowing fast tracked progression into Leadership?

What you'll do

• Turn drawings/specs into accurate take-offs and quotations.
• Clarify scope with contractors/merchants and manage updates/variations.
• Collaborate with internal design/engineering on technical queries/value options.
• Prepare tidy handover packs for operations once orders land.
• Keep your pipeline, files and trackers up to date with high accuracy.

What you'll need

• 2+ years\' construction estimating/quoting experience.
• Comfortable reading construction drawings and working in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and follow-through.
• Confident communicator by phone/email with customers and suppliers.
• Able to commute to Swadlincote.

Opportunity Highlights

• Tailored Progression: Genuine routes into senior estimator and leadership roles.
• Small, Supportive Team backed by Wider Company-visible impact and close collaboration.
• Flexible Working: Full-time on site during initial 6-month training period, with hybrid options available after.
• Outstanding Benefits: Bonus scheme, structured pay reviews, enhanced family leave, paid training, and more.

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Keywords: estimator, design engineer, take-offs, quotations, construction, Swadlincote, value engineering, bids, proposals, internal sales