Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Estimating Administrator
Manufacturing / Construction Environment
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm (on-site role)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE – APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
A well-established and growing manufacturing business supplying into the construction sector is looking to recruit an Estimating Administrator to support a busy and fast-paced commercial team.
This role is not technical. Instead, it will suit someone who enjoys working with customers, handling high volumes of enquiries, and producing accurate quotations quickly and efficiently using internal systems.
The business is looking for a reliable, detail-focused professional who takes pride in doing a good job, enjoys being busy, and is seeking a long-term role rather than rapid progression.
THE ROLE
Working at the heart of the commercial team, you’ll be responsible for managing customer enquiries and producing quotations in a timely and accurate manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Creating and issuing customer quotations using internal systems
- Handling inbound enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring pricing, quantities and details are accurate and compliant
- Managing multiple live enquiries simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Liaising with customers to clarify requirements and timescales
- Maintaining accurate records and updating systems in real time
- Supporting the wider team with administrative and pricing support
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
This role will suit someone who is organised, dependable and commercially aware, with experience in a similar customer-facing estimating or quotation role.
- Proven experience in an estimating admin, quotation, sales admin or commercial support role
- Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confident using systems and working with data and pricing
- Comfortable dealing with customers professionally and efficiently
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Reliable, consistent and happy working in a structured, process-driven role
- Looking for stability and longevity rather than fast-track progression
- Technical or engineering knowledge is not required.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Salary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
- Stable, full-time role within a growing and well-organised business
- A supportive team environment with clear processes
- Long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys being busy and adding value
- On-site role with consistent working hours
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