Junior Contracts & Design Administrator (CAD Experience)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run design firm in Essex is seeking a Junior Contracts & Design Administrator with some CAD experience. This role offers full training, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment as part of a long-standing team. Responsibilities include liaising with suppliers, supporting contract processes, and attending site surveys. Ideal candidates are organized and local to Colchester or easily commutable. This position promises long-term stability and a chance to grow in a leading commercial kitchen design company.

Benefits

Full training

Progression opportunities

Family-run environment

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Some CAD experience with a willingness to learn more.
• Organised background.
• Local to Colchester or easy to commute.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with suppliers and supporting the contracts process.
• Preparing and supplying quotations for clients.
• Attending site surveys and meetings alongside the project team.

Skills

CAD experience

Organisational skills

Job description

Junior Contracts & Design Administrator (CAD Experience)

Colchester

Up to 30,000 + Full Training + Progression + Family-Run Environment + Long-Term Stability + Great Opportunity

Are you an Individual with some CAD experience looking for a long-term role where you can be fully trained, grow your skills, and become a key part of a close-knit team as a Contracts & Design Administrator in a leading family-run business with real progression opportunities?

Do you want the opportunity to join a respected company that has been designing and delivering cutting‑edge commercial food service facilities for over 20 years? Known for its bespoke commercial kitchens, bars and joinery projects across the UK, you'll be joining a supportive, friendly, long‑established team where your development truly matters.

On offer is a fantastic opening to join a business at the forefront of commercial kitchen design, known for its attention to detail, innovative solutions and high‑quality end‑to‑end service from initial planning and consultancy through to design, installation and full project delivery. You will receive tailored training, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to progress within a stable, family‑run company that takes pride in long‑term staff development.

In the role you will liaise directly with suppliers, support the contracts process, supply quotations to clients, and attend site surveys/meetings alongside the team. You'll play a key part in ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish, while learning more about CAD, commercial kitchen design, project logistics and contract administration.

The Role

• Liaising with suppliers and supporting the contracts process
• Preparing and supplying quotations for clients
• Attending site surveys and meetings alongside the project team

The Person

• Some CAD experience with a willingness to learn more
• Organised background
• Local to Colchester or easy to commute to

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.