Estimator

Prince Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel is seeking an experienced Estimator for a permanent role in the UK. The role covers the full estimating process from initial enquiry to quotation submission, with close collaboration to the workshop team and project managers.

You will assess requirements, cost materials, and ensure accurate, competitive quotes delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have proven estimating and costing experience, strong numerical and communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Estimator, Costing or similar quotation-based role.
• Confident reviewing technical drawings, measurements and project specifications.
• Good numerical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate costings.
• Comfortable using estimating software and computer systems, with the ability to learn bespoke packages.
• Well organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• A practical and commercially aware approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of quotations.
• Experience within a specialist manufacturing, construction or bespoke building products environment would be advantageous. However, candidates with transferable estimating experience and a sound understanding of construction processes will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming customer enquiries, drawings, specifications and project information to establish individual requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, dimensions and specifications to support accurate project costing.
• Prepare detailed estimates and customer quotations using the company's established pricing software.
• Assess material requirements, manufacturing processes and associated costs to ensure quotations are accurate.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to issuing quotations and responding to customer queries.
• Liaise with customers, builders and project managers to clarify requirements and resolve any queries.
• Work closely with the department manager and workshop team to understand project requirements and support the handover of accepted orders.
• Manage multiple enquiries and quotations, prioritising workload to meet customer expectations and deadlines.

Skills

Estimating experience

Drawings interpretation

Numerical ability

Pricing software

Organised

Communication

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Pricing software

ERP systems

Job description

Permanent

Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm

An established specialist manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its team. The organisation produces a range of building components, working with a varied customer base. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process from initial enquiry through to the preparation and submission of customer quotations. Working closely with the department manager and wider workshop team, you'll assess individual project requirements, calculate costs and ensure quotations are accurate, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed timescales.

The role would suit someone with previous estimating experience who enjoys working with bespoke products and managing a varied workload rather than pricing standard, repetitive projects.

The Role

• Review incoming customer enquiries, drawings, specifications and project information to establish individual requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, dimensions and specifications to support accurate project costing.
• Prepare detailed estimates and customer quotations using the company's established pricing software.
• Assess material requirements, manufacturing processes and associated costs to ensure quotations are accurate.
• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to issuing quotations and responding to customer queries.
• Liaise with customers, builders and project managers to clarify requirements and resolve any queries.
• Work closely with the department manager and workshop team to understand project requirements and support the handover of accepted orders.
• Manage multiple enquiries and quotations, prioritising workload to meet customer expectations and deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Estimator, Costing or similar quotation-based role.
• Confident reviewing technical drawings, measurements and project specifications.
• Good numerical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate costings.
• Comfortable using estimating software and computer systems, with the ability to learn bespoke packages.
• Well organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• A practical and commercially aware approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of quotations.
• Experience within a specialist manufacturing, construction or bespoke building products environment would be advantageous. However, candidates with transferable estimating experience and a sound understanding of construction processes will also be considered.

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• Previous experience in an Estimator, Costing or similar quotation-based role.
• Confident reviewing technical drawings, measurements and project specifications.
• Good numerical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate costings.
• Comfortable using estimating software and computer systems, with the ability to learn bespoke packages.
• Well organised, self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• A practical and commercially aware approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of quotations.
• Experience within a specialist manufacturing, construction or bespoke building products environment would be advantageous. However, candidates with transferable estimating experience and a sound understanding of construction processes will also be considered.

Reference: DE27145