Estimator

Orsted Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Estimator for a hybrid role based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will estimate costs for large aluminium windows, doors, and building facades, working closely with the Estimating Manager and engaging with contractors and architects. Experience in estimating and knowledge of Logikal software are essential. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth within a fast-paced, expanding company in the fenestration industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial estimator role is required.
• Understanding of fenestration and building envelope fabrication is advantageous.
• Experience reading project drawings and technical understanding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for fabricating and installing commercial projects.
• Prepare quotes and manage tenders.
• Attend site visits for evaluation.

Skills

Experience with Logikal Estimating software

Building relationships with contractors

Organizational skills

Technical understanding of Aluminium glazing systems

Job description

Overview

Commercial Estimator / Aluminium Windows, Doors, Curtain Wall & Cladding.

Product Knowledge: Full Building Envelope - Aluminium Windows / Doors / Curtain Walling / Cladding.

Based: Portsmouth + Hybrid working Home & Office

Salary / Package: £40k - £55k (DOE) + Pension.

Company

The company has a strong reputation for fabricating & installing large high quality aluminium glazing & facade products onto commercial projects across London & the South. The company is experiencing growth and is now looking to hire a further commercial Estimator with relevant aluminium glazing, facade product & commercial projects experience.

Responsibilities

• Potential of a hybrid working environment splitting your time estimating from home and within the office. Attending site visits in London and across the South where applicable.
• Working closely with the Estimating Manager to produce quotes and manage tenders for fabricating & installing on large commercial building envelope projects.
• Build up cost estimation using Logikal estimating software.
• Building relationships with Main Contractors, Architects and Local Authorities.
• Take off quantities from drawings when necessary
• Reviewing tender enquiry documents
• Communicate with a range of contacts including customers, suppliers and senior members of the business.
• Finalise any changes and submit price.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a commercial Estimator role and experience with Logikal Estimating software is required.
• The role requires a highly organised individual to help manage a constant flow of enquiries. Experience of dealing with a range of customers such as main contractors, architects & local authorities is required.
• An understanding of the fenestration and total building envelope fabrication and installer market would be advatageous.
• Experience reading project drawings and having a technical understanding of a range of Aluminium glazing & door systems and cladding and total building envelope would be advantageous.

For the successful candidate, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow and succeed with a forward thinking and fast-growing sub-contractor within the commercial fenestration industry.

If you would like to apply for this position please forward a copy of your CV for consideration.

For further details and information please contact Christian Golding on phone or email.

Ørsted Recruitment Ltd operates within the Building Envelope industry recruiting across a range of products and disciplines