Estimator

Compass Windows and Doors; Dungiven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse UK & Ireland projects

Growth and contribution to business

Job summary

Compass Windows and Doors is seeking a Window & Door Estimator for a full-time, on-site role based in Dungiven. You will prepare accurate cost estimates by analysing drawings, specifications, and client requirements, and collaborate with sales and design teams to ensure estimates align with project scope and budget.

The role involves updating pricing databases, supporting client meetings, and providing cost advice to help secure profitable projects across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills for cost estimates, take-offs, and quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications for windows, doors, and façades.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, for pricing and data management.
• Effective communication and collaboration with clients, architects, contractors, sales and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for window and door projects.
• Analyze drawings, specs and client requirements to align estimates with scope, budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with sales and design teams to ensure consistency of pricing with project goals.
• Support client meetings and respond to clarifications to aid project wins.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Communication

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

We’re Hiring – Window & Door Estimator

Role Description

The Estimator role at Compass Windows and Doors is a full-time, on-site position based in Dungiven. The Estimator will prepare accurate cost estimates for window and door projects, analysing drawings, specifications, and client requirements. The role involves collaborating with the sales and design teams to ensure estimates align with project scope, budget, and timelines, as well as updating and maintaining pricing databases and records. The Estimator will also support client meetings, respond to clarifications, and provide cost advice to help secure projects and maintain profitability.

About You

We are looking for an estimator with strong technical knowledge of the fenestration industry and a keen eye for detail preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with experience preparing cost estimates, take-offs, and quotations for construction or manufacturing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications, and schedules related to windows, doors, and façade elements.
• Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, architects, contractors, sales teams, and production staff.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organisation, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package is on offer.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality projects across the UK and Ireland.
• The chance to join an established and growing specialist fenestration business.
• A role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued growth of the business.