Estimating Administrator
Location: Stockport
Salary: £27,000–£28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Benefits:
*Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
*Death in service benefit (subject to underwriting and successful completion of probation)
*Inclusion in the Company’s permanent health insurance scheme (subject to underwriting and successful completion of probation)
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Estimating Administrator to support our busy Estimating Team. This standalone role is ideal for someone confident on the phone, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision. You’ll play a key part in ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and quotations are returned on time.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage the Estimating email inbox and ensure timely responses
*Log, file, and track all incoming enquiries
*Liaise with Contracts Managers to ensure deadlines for quotations are met
*Proofread outgoing quotations for accuracy and professionalism
*Distribute incoming Purchase Orders to relevant departments (Contracts Managers, Accounts)
*Dispose of physical quotation folders in line with document retention policies
*Follow up on submitted quotations to gather feedback
*Handle customer enquiries via phone and email
*Collaborate with the Operations Administration team to support departmental coordination
*Optionally assist with proactive lead generation via email campaigns
*Work through various web portals to retrieve and submit enquiries
Ideal Candidate
*Confident communicator, especially over the phone
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
*Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility
*Able to manage internal stakeholders and ensure accountability
*Experience in sales support or similar administrative roles is beneficial
*Comfortable working independently in a standalone role
*Willingness to be cross trained to support the Operations team during holidays or busy periods (e.g. data input, document management, logistics coordination)