CAD Technician / Estimator (Progression) in London

CAD Technician / Estimator (Progression) in London

London Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Roundhouse Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Produce take-offs, quotations, and technical schedules from construction drawings.
  • Company: Join a growing technical team in Cookstown with global backing.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, bonuses, and a clear progression plan.
  • Other info: Hybrid working available after probation with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Gain full project lifecycle exposure and work closely with senior leaders.
  • Qualifications: Experience as an Estimator, Design Engineer, or CAD Detailer required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

£30,000 - £40,000 + Three-Year Progression Plan + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits

Cookstown, Northern Ireland

Are you a CAD Detailer or similar looking to take the next step in your career and move into a broader technical role based around growth and progression with a clear three-year progression plan built around your salary, status and career goals? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Cookstown technical team where you will be involved far beyond basic pricing.

You will work closely with CAD Detailers, Project Engineers, Structural Engineers and Design teams, giving you a broader understanding of the full project journey from enquiry and technical review through to quotation, handover and delivery. The team is being built around a small, self-sufficient structure, giving you genuine visibility, responsibility and access to senior decision-makers.

You will also be given a clear three-year progression plan, mapping out where you are now, where you want to get to in terms of responsibility and earnings, and the milestones needed to achieve it.

The Role

  • Produce take-offs, quotations and technical schedules from construction drawings and specifications
  • Review client enquiries, drawings and project information to prepare accurate pricing
  • Work closely with CAD Detailers, Project Engineers, Structural Engineers and internal technical teams
  • Clarify scope, variations and technical requirements with contractors and internal teams
  • Prepare handover information for project delivery teams
  • Support live project changes, variations and commercial updates where required
  • Maintain accurate estimating records, pricing information and project pipeline data

The Person

  • Estimator, Design Engineer, CAD Detailer, Technical Designer or similar
  • Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings
  • Interested in progression, commercial involvement and broader project exposure
  • Comfortable working in a technical office-based role with autonomy and responsibility.

Why This Role

  • Clear three-year progression plan based around responsibility, earnings and career goals
  • Full project lifecycle exposure, not just isolated estimating work
  • Small team structure with direct access to senior managers and technical leaders
  • Opportunity for CAD Detailers or technical construction professionals to move into estimating
  • Close-knit team feel with the backing and security of a global construction products group
  • Excellent long-term progression as the Cookstown team continues to develop
  • Hybrid working available after probation

Benefits: 33 days' holiday a year, inclusive of

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited

Contact Details:

Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace CAD Technician / Estimator (Progression) in London

CAD Software Proficiency
Estimating Skills
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Construction Knowledge
Quotation Preparation
Project Lifecycle Understanding
Communication Skills