Estimating & Technical Administrative Assistant

Job description

Estimating & Technical Administrative Assistant
Installation Department
Hours negotiable – circa 25 – 35 hours
Monday – Friday
Colwick, Nottingham
Who are we?
Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Ltd is a family-run company operating out of Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham. We install and maintain residential, domestic and commercial fire sprinkler systems UK wide, in homes, offices, apartments, hotels and HMO's.
What is the role?
You will be working in our installation department in this office-based role, where you will be responsible for the general day-to-day technical administration of the department and also creating quotations.
Typical duties will include:

• Reviewing customer enquiries and assisting with queries by telephone, email and online submissions
• Interpreting technical drawings, written briefs and specifications to create accurate quotations
• Assist with the tendering process, creating opportunities on CRM database
• Liaise with colleagues in design and planning, to provide support to them and provide accurate information to customers, and to ensure projects proceed as per customer expectations
• Follow up on quotations, and convert opportunities into confirmed orders
• Build and maintain relationships with new and returning clients & identify new opportunities
• Assist with the general day-to-day technical administration of installation departments, such as updating certification portals, inputting data into CRM database from our design drawings, preparing and collating design drawings ready for issue and assisting with general administration from the planning department.

What are we looking for in a candidate?
Ideally estimating or technical administration experience within a construction or M&E setting
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Previous knowledge of CAD/Revit advantageous
Commercially minded & able to negotiate
Keen eye for detail and accurate record keeping
Excellent communication skills and confident speaking to customers on the phone
Minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades C/5+ in English Language and Mathematics
Have excellent IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office and G-Suite
A good geographical knowledge of the UK
Live within a 30 – 45 minute commute of Colwick.
Package details & benefits
Up to £17.00p/h (neg) dependent upon experience and qualification
Friendly, sociable and supportive work environment
28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (increasing to 38 days based on length of service)
Employee led monthly recognition rewards
Auto-enrolment pension scheme available (if applicable)
Free parking

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carlton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English