Estimator (Construction)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Design Estimator to accurately turn drawings and specifications into quotations. The role requires construction estimating experience and strong Excel skills. Opportunities for progression into senior roles are available. Benefits include 33 days' holiday and the option for hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff rewards/discounts and long-service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or quoting is essential.
• Strong Excel skills necessary for data management.
• Must be able to understand and read construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Turn drawings/specs into accurate take-offs and quotations.
• Clarify scope with contractors/merchants; manage updates/variations.
• Collaborate with internal design/engineering on technical queries.

Skills

Construction estimating/quoting experience

Confident reading construction drawings

Strong Excel skills

High attention to detail

Clear communicator

Ability to commute to Cookstown

Job description

Design Estimator (Construction)

Salary: DOE

Type: Permanent

Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland

Start: To suit notice

Why this Estimator role

• Clear progression pathway (senior / leadership) from the outset
• 33 days' holiday (increases with service)
• Westfield Health Cash Plan; life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Staff rewards/discounts and long‑service awards
• Hybrid working available after probation

What you'll do

• Turn drawings/specs into accurate take‑offs and quotations
• Clarify scope with contractors/merchants; manage updates/variations
• Collaborate with internal design/engineering on technical queries and 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

• Construction estimating/quoting experience
• Confident reading construction drawings; strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail, numeracy and follow‑through
• Clear communicator by phone/email with customers and suppliers
• Able to commute to Cookstown

Progression & impact

Cookstown offers unusual headroom: a small, agile team with big‑business support. You'll price real enquiries, influence standards and gain exposure beyond the desk‑building a profile that moves you quickly into Senior Estimator and leadership tracks.

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Click Apply to be considered. This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.