Costing Administrator
Posted 2 days 7 hours ago by Inside Out Contracts Ltd
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Costing Administrator - Responsibilities 
- Work closely with the sales director to support timely replies and accurate pricing
- Liaise with clients and suppliers
- Prepare detailed costing and quotations based on client specifications, drawings, and briefs
- Ensure all quotations maintain agreed margin targets
- Maintain and update internal pricing tools and databases such as CRM system - including sales forecasting, client details and live project information
- Identify opportunities using AI to improve efficiency and accuracy within the quoting / costing process
- Support continuous improvements and further development of pricing
- Ensure all quotations are delivered within agreed timeframes, accurately and to a high standard
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers when required
- Assist with client presentations when needed
- Conduct new business research and support lead generation activities
- Carry out administrative duties, such as ordering samples
- Exceptional organisational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- AI knowledge for streamlining costing and data workflows
- Proficiency in CRM platforms, ensuring accurate and efficient information management
- Strong IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Comfortable with pricing data and supplier cost structures
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and perform well under pressure
- Confidence in negotiation and relationship building with suppliers
- Proactive and able to take initiative
- Reliable, punctual and adaptable, with a positive and professional approach
- Proven administrative experience, ideally within a commercial environment; experience in interiors, furniture, architecture or related industries is highly advantageous
April 2026
Benefits- Salary £25-27K depending on experience
- Great prospects in a fast growing company
- Working hours 9-5:30 Monday - Friday with 1 hour lunch break
- Friendly team with an office dog
- Team nights out when company hits target
Our main office is located above our modern furniture showroom in the heart of Greenwich London, SE10.