Design Technician / Estimator

Location:

Kettering

Salary:

£23500-25000

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Overview:

Looking to grow your skills in AutoCAD with a company that offers career progression?

Our construction industry client in Kettering is expanding and looking for an Estimator / Junior Design Technician to join their growing team.

This is a full-time, permanent role requiring a keen eye for detail and a structured, methodical approach. You will create and complete Multi Utility quotes, adhering to company procedures to meet developer timelines and requirements. Full training will be provided to ensure you’re set up for success!

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise:

  • Manage utility connection queries, plans, and studies (water, gas, electricity).
  • Review and revise quotes and technical drawings.
  • Conduct network studies and produce cost models.

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (colleagues, developers, clients).
  • Attend client meetings and provide regular updates.
  • Review colleagues' work and offer constructive feedback.

Project Management & Administration:

  • Manage project timelines and priorities.
  • Track client progress and update information systems.
  • Perform general administrative tasks (filing, emails, calls).
  • Archive project documents electronically.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Some experience in an office/administration role - Preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD - Essential.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.
  • A basic understanding of utilities is helpful, but full training will be provided.
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • A team player who can also use initiative.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

  • Basic AutoCAD knowledge - Essential.
  • Interest in project management - Desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
  • Access to Perkbox with monthly flexi points.
  • Social events (Christmas and Summer).

This role offers a dynamic environment for career growth and development and is particularly suited for school or college leavers or recent graduates looking to start their career, especially if you have studied or have some basic knowledge of AutoCAD.

This is an office-based position, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00. We can only accept applications from candidates based in and around Northamptonshire, and the client is unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship.

We welcome applicants with positions held such as;

Estimator - Junior Estimator - Assistant Estimator - Trainee Estimator - Estimating Assistant - Design Technician - AutoCAD Assistant - Quotation Assistant - Junior Design Technician - Trainee Design Technician - Graduate Trainee - CAD Assistant - Junior CAD Technician - Trainee CAD Drafter - Design Assistant - Graduate Estimator - Graduate Design Technician - Entry-Level Estimator - Project Assistant - Project Coordinator - Design Coordinator


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