Estimator

Estimator
Location:  Leicester
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Permanent | Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) all office based
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established and growing manufacturer and supplier within the construction products sector. With a strong reputation built over several decades, our client is a market leader in their field and continues to invest in both its people and future growth.
You will play a key role in preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for a wide range of construction and building products. This is a commercially focused position that requires excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates from customer enquiries, drawings and specifications
• Review technical drawings, bills of quantities and project requirements
• Calculate material quantities and project costs
• Liaise with customers, contractors, architects and internal departments regarding project details
• Obtain and maintain supplier pricing information
• Produce tender submissions and quotation packages within agreed deadlines
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain pricing schedules and project documentation
• Monitor market pricing trends and competitor activity
• Support project handovers to operational and customer service teams
• Track projects and assist with lead generation activities where required

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within Estimating, Sales Estimating or Quantity Surveying
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of aluminium, steel, cast iron, PVC-U or rainwater systems
• Understanding of construction tendering and quotation processes
• Experience using Sage 200
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Building Studies, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

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