Estimating Assistant

A growing manufacturer of cast stone products is looking to recruit an experienced Estimating Assistant to join their busy Cast Stone department. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a Builders Merchant environment or within a construction products manufacturer supplying into the merchant sector.

You will be working in a fast-paced setting and must be confident working under your own initiative. Experience in the precast concrete or cast stone sector is highly advantageous. A proactive, solutions-driven attitude is essential.

Candidates from other areas of the construction supply chain will also be considered. CAD experience is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Register incoming enquiries and ensure all documentation is correctly filed.

• Prepare take-offs from architectural drawings.

• Produce detailed estimates within strict deadlines.

• Check and validate incoming purchase orders.

• Handle technical enquiries and product sample requests.

• Liaise with the finance team to ensure customer accounts are up to date.

• Acknowledge customer purchase orders and issue company T&Cs.

• Work with the design department to ensure timely issue of product drawings.

• Ensure drawings are approved/signed off before manufacture.

• Raise sales orders for the production department to meet agreed delivery times.

• Support the National Sales Manager on customer service matters.

• Produce enquiry and sales reports as required by the line manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within a Builders Merchant or construction manufacturing environment.

• Background in cast stone or precast concrete (preferred).

• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.

• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• CAD experience (advantageous but not essential).

• A proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to excellent customer service.

This role is full-time and permament working (Apply online only) Monday to Friday. In order to be considered for the higher end of the salary scale you must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience within an estimating role and be able to work with minimal supervision.