Estimator (Construction)

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Magherafelt; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Estimator (Construction) in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working option after probation. Candidates should have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience and be comfortable with construction drawings and Excel. Outstanding benefits include a bonus scheme, structured pay reviews, and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Structured pay reviews

Enhanced family leave

Paid training

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction estimating or 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 and specifications into accurate take-offs and quotations.
• Clarify scope with contractors and manage updates.
• Collaborate with internal design/engineering on technical queries.
• Prepare handover packs for operations once orders land.
• Keep your pipeline and files up to date.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading construction drawings

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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 Senior and Leadership roles?

Step into a Estimating/Design seat where you'll price real enquiries, work with in-house engineers, and support smooth handovers to project delivery. Clear scope, strong team, and room to grow.

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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