Estimator

Streamline Search; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Glass Estimator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage a variety of tenders, ensuring precise cost estimations and detailed quotes for complex architectural glass projects. Your expertise in interpreting technical drawings and using Excel will be crucial in delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training, competitive salary, and various perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the construction sector and architectural solutions.

Benefits

20+8 days holiday per year

Pension

Full In-House training

Free Onsite Parking

Company events

Qualifications

• 18 months of experience estimating large-scale projects in the internal fit-out sector.
• Proficiency in performing take-offs from architectural and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tenders, estimating costs and creating detailed quotes.
• Communicate with contractors and suppliers to clarify project requirements.

Skills

Estimating large-scale projects

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Solution-focused mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Estimator

Our client specialises in bespoke architectural glass for the commercial construction sector, delivering tailored solutions for main contractors and high-end fit-out companies. They handle complex projects, from single panels to large-scale installations, including back-lit, framed, sandblasted, and integrated glass features for demanding design requirements.

Due to company growth, our client is looking to bring an experienced Glass Estimator in to join the Estimating team.

As a Glass Estimator you will be responsible for managing multiple tenders, ranging in value from £1,000 to £1,000,000, by accurately estimating costs, creating detailed quotes, and coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure all project requirements are met within tight deadlines.

What's in it for you?

• Working hours alternate weekly from 08:00 - 5:00 and 08:30 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday with Fridays always remaining the same hours of 08:00 - 5:00.
• Salary - Up to £40,000.
• Holiday - 20+8 days holiday per year (rising after 3 years of employment)
• Pension
• Full In-House training will be provided
• Free Onsite Parking
• Company events

Position Overview

• Manage between 5 and 15 tenders at any given time, with values ranging from £1,000 to £1,000,000 and deadlines between 3 days and 3 weeks.
• Estimate large-scale projects for the internal fit-out sector.
• Perform take-offs from architectural and technical drawings, ensuring accuracy in contract details.
• Use Excel to create accurate, detailed, and professional quotes that incorporate glass specifications, hardware, installation, and delivery.
• Communicate with contractors, merchants, suppliers, and end-users to clarify missing elements, aesthetic requirements, and build-up details.
• Maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in all estimating tasks.
• Ensure effective digital folder management for organising and tracking tender-related documents.

Position Requirements

• At least 18 months of experience estimating large-scale projects in the internal fit-out sector, ideally in Architectural Glass or related fields.
• Proficient in performing take-offs from architectural and technical drawings and contract details.
• Highly skilled in using Excel to create accurate, detailed quotes that incorporate glass specifications, hardware, installation, and delivery.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with contractors, merchants, suppliers, and end-users to clarify tender details.
• Detail-oriented, solution-focused, adaptable, and highly organized, with effective digital folder management skills.