Estimator / Design Engineer (Construction)

Overview

Estimator / Design Engineer (Construction Systems)

£37,000 - £47,000 DOE + Fast Progression into Senior Leadership + Award Winning Company Benefits

Cookstown, Northern Ireland

Exciting Estimator opportunity with real autonomy and responsibility - join a growing Cookstown office backed by a global business, where you'll take ownership of live pricing activity across specialist structural projects while managing a small, growing design / estimating team.

This Estimator role sits at the centre of a developing Cookstown team, focusing on interpreting construction drawings and producing technical schedules and quotations for specialist construction systems. Alongside your own estimating responsibilities, you will support the day-to-day coordination of the estimating function, guiding team priorities and ensuring enquiries are delivered efficiently.

Working closely with project staff and clients, this Construction Estimator position combines hands-on estimating with leadership responsibility, offering genuine progression into senior leadership as the team continues to grow.

The Role

• Interpret construction drawings to produce take-offs, technical schedules and quotations
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) and pricing for specialist construction systems
• Manage pricing enquiries, variations and scope clarification
• Liaise with contractors, customers and internal project teams
• Prepare handover packs for delivery teams
• Maintain accurate estimating pipeline and pricing records
• Support coordination and oversight of estimating workloads within the team
• Lead team discussions reviewing enquiries, priorities and client expectations

About You

• Experience as an Estimator, Senior Estimator or Construction Estimator / Design Engineer
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and confidence communicating with customers
• Experience supporting or leading others, or looking to step into a leadership role
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced office environment

Why This Role

• Autonomous Lead Estimator position with team responsibility
• Fast progression opportunities into senior leadership
• Global company backing with expanding regional presence
• Hybrid working after probation
• Supportive, collaborative working culture

Benefits

• 33 holidays a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity pay
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Fitbit Care Programme
• Long service awards
• Staff rewards and discounts on KeyStaff platform
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Program)
• Life Assurance

Apply now to secure a Lead Estimator role offering genuine progression, leadership responsibility and long-term opportunity.

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