Contact Paul McCay | 028 7032 6600 | [email protected]
Estimating Assistant (Building Products) – Full Time | Cookstown
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Estimating Assistant to join a growing building products manufacturing business based in Cookstown.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within estimating, manufacturing, engineering, or construction. Working closely with the Estimating team, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and customers, you will provide administrative and technical support to ensure accurate quotations and efficient project costing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee store discount programme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Support towards continued professional development and relevant Health & Safety qualifications.
- Stable, long-term career opportunities within a growing manufacturing organisation.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Early finish every Friday at 1:15pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Estimating team in preparing quotations and cost estimates for building product projects.
- Assist with reviewing customer specifications, technical drawings, and project requirements.
- Gather and compile costing information relating to materials, labour, production processes, and manufacturing times.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services.
- Maintain and update pricing databases, cost records, and estimating documentation.
- Liaise with internal departments including Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure accurate project information is obtained.
- Assist in preparing reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for management.
- Ensure quotations and customer information are accurately recorded and processed within agreed timescales.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function.
- Build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Provide general administrative support to the Estimating department as required.
Criteria
- Previous experience in an administrative, estimating, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or technical support role is desirable.
- Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop within an estimating and manufacturing environment.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in manufacturing or building products would be beneficial.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a successful and expanding manufacturer where you will receive ongoing training, career development opportunities, and hands-on experience within a busy estimating department. It is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in estimating, engineering support, or commercial administration.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Paul on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.