Banbury Plumbing and Heating Estimator — Office-Based Lead

Henley Chase; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform provided

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Plumbing & Heating Estimator for a permanent role in Banbury. You will produce detailed estimates for domestic and commercial works, liaising with customers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing and heating knowledge and estimating experience; a Gas Engineer background is advantageous for this office-based position. A career path to lead an expanding estimating function may develop.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of the plumbing and heating industry.
• Previous estimating experience, ideally covering both domestic and commercial works.
• A background as a Gas Engineer would be highly advantageous.
• Confident dealing directly with customers and discussing technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed written estimates for domestic and commercial plumbing and heating works.
• Estimate drainage works where required.
• Attend site visits to understand customer requirements and gather information for pricing.
• Liaise directly with customers by phone, email and face-to-face.
• Discuss estimates with customers and respond to queries.
• Liaise with merchants and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Obtain multiple prices where appropriate to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Monitor project costs, margins and profitability.
• Work closely with the wider office and customer service teams to follow up estimates and maximise opportunities.
• Use company estimating and management software to produce quotations.

Skills

Plumbing & heating knowledge

Estimating experience

Gas Engineer background (advantageous)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Henley Chase is seeking a Plumbing & Heating Estimator for a permanent role in Banbury. You will produce detailed estimates for domestic and commercial works, liaising with customers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing and heating knowledge and estimating experience; a Gas Engineer background is advantageous for this office-based position. A career path to lead an expanding estimating function may develop.