Estimating Administrator

Location: Dawlish
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (3–5 Months)

About the Role

We are working with a specialist contractor to recruit an organised and proactive Estimating Administrator to join their busy preconstruction team based in Dawlish.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrator, Coordinator, or Construction Administrator to support a fast-paced estimating department involved in technically complex infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Estimating, the Estimating Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the estimating and preconstruction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and track live tender opportunities across the estimating department
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure submission requirements are communicated effectively
• Support the coordination of multiple active tenders simultaneously
• Assist with the preparation and submission of tender documentation
• Compile bid packs and gather supporting information from internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, compliant, and complete prior to review
• Manage the estimating inbox and coordinate incoming enquiries and tender invitations
• Prioritise and allocate requests appropriately alongside the Head of Estimating
• Maintain structured electronic filing systems and document management processes
• Track supplier data, tender outcomes, and cost information for benchmarking and future reference
• Support data input, cost tracking, and spreadsheet management using Excel
• Assist with maintaining pricing trackers, benchmarking spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the estimating team
• Schedule meetings, prepare documents, and track actions and deadlines
• Assist with reporting on tender activity and pipeline status
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an administrative, coordination, or support role
• Strong Excel skills with confidence managing structured data and spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or civil engineering environments
• Exposure to tendering, estimating, or preconstruction teams advantageous
• Experience managing electronic document control systems or bid documentation

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £31,500 per annum
• Opportunity to work within a specialist marine civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Valuable experience within a busy preconstruction and estimating department
• Potential opportunity to broaden experience within the construction and engineering sector

Apply Now

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or feel free to call Abbie or Cat on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.