Door Kits Estimator

JELD-WEN; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of doors is seeking a Door Kits Estimator in Sheffield, UK. The role involves preparing precise estimates for commercial door sets, interpreting technical drawings, and collaborating with sales teams and customers. Candidates should have experience with building regulations and strong IT skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and potential for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus 5 days purchase option

7.5% pension

Medicash health care plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with internal sales processes and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for House Builders.
• Interpret architectural drawings for technical accuracy.
• Liaise with internal sales teams and customers.
• Maintain accurate records of quotes and correspondence.
• Participate in handover meetings for smooth transitions.
• Contribute to developing estimating tools and templates.
• Stay informed about product developments and industry standards.

Skills

Estimating experience

Building regulations knowledge

Customer collaboration

IT skills

Salesforce experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and Doorsets, we’re looking for a Door Kits Estimator to join our existing team. Working from our site in Sheffield UK you will support the Sales and Operations teams producing accurate, timely, and commercially viable quotations for standard and bespoke commercial door sets

JELD-WEN Sheffield – currently located on the Retford Road, but soon to be relocating to a new facility, a modern design with sustainability features and excellent transport links at Bessemer Park.

It’s an exciting time as Sheffield becomes our new European Headquarters delivering low volume, commercially focused, value-add products alongside the broader transformation agenda across the business, this is a pivotal time to join us.

The Door Kits Estimator role would suit someone who has previous Estimating experience, with relevant building regulations, product, enquiries, ordering & estimating knowledge. In this fast paced and varied role, you will build solid relationships with our buying customers and consult with clients, consultants, technical experts, and internal departments.

You will be keen to work onsite, alongside our internal teams to interpret customer requirements, technical specifications, and architectural drawings to generate cost-effective and compliant estimates. The Estimator plays a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction, operational feasibility, and profitability through precision and attention to detail.

We offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, Medicash health care plan, and opportunities to grow and develop your career.

What your impact will be:

• Quotation Preparation
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for House Builders, including materials, hardware, and labour.
  • Apply pricing structures and margin targets in line with company policy.
• Technical Review
  • Interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy.
  • Identify and resolve any inconsistencies or missing information in customer documentation.
• Customer and Sales Support
  • Liaise with internal sales teams and customers to clarify requirements and provide technical input.
  • Respond to quote-related queries and provide revisions as needed.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Maintain accurate records of all quotes, revisions, and correspondence.
  • Ensure all documentation is stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaboration and Handover
  • Participate in handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from quote to order.
  • Communicate clearly with scheduling and production teams to align expectations.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to the development of estimating tools, templates, and pricing databases.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Product and Industry Knowledge
  • Stay informed about product developments, industry standards, and regulatory changes.
  • Attend training sessions and technical briefings as required.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous experience of relevant building regulations, products, enquiries, orders & estimating preferred.
• Previous experience of the building industry would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of working directly with customers.
• Excellent IT skills for analysis and a good working knowledge of Excel would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of working within specific guidelines and to set timescales and deadlines.
• Previous experience with Salesforce preferred.

Why join us.

"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter people’s workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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