Lead Estimator / Design Engineer (Construction Systems)

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Lead Estimator / Design Engineer (Construction Systems)
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£40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Fast Progression into Senior Leadership + Award Winning Company Benefits
Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Exciting Lead 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 Lead 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
* xehkeey 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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Location:
Cookstown, County Tyrone
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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