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