Estimator

Pertemps; Faygate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an experienced Estimator on the outskirts of Horsham, in the United Kingdom, within the construction and manufacturing sector.

You will review specifications, calculations and requirements to prepare accurate quotations, liaise with customers to discuss quotations and clarify needs, and update the CRM system as orders progress into production. This fully office-based role supports the company during an expansion phase.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing and/or construction environment is highly desirable.
• Confident interpreting specifications, drawings and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, drawings and requirements to prepare accurate quotations.
• Calculating costs and preparing detailed quotes for customers.
• Liaising directly with customers to discuss quotations and clarify requirements.
• Managing amendments to quotations following customer feedback or changes to specifications.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure quoted requirements are accurate and achievable.
• Updating and maintaining accurate information on the CRM/system.
• Supporting any changes or amendments required once an order has progressed into production.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

CRM/Systems

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ready for your next estimating opportunity with a growing business where your experience will really make an impact?

We’re working with an established and successful business on the outskirts of Horsham, within the construction and manufacturing sector, who are currently going through an exciting period of expansion.

As the business continues to grow, they’re looking to add an experienced Estimator to the team. This is a key role within the business, taking responsibility for preparing accurate and commercially competitive quotations from customer specifications and drawings, through to confirmation and handover for production.

The Role

• Reviewing customer specifications, drawings and requirements to prepare accurate quotations
• Calculating costs and preparing detailed quotes for customers
• Liaising directly with customers to discuss quotations, answer queries and clarify requirements
• Managing amendments to quotations following customer feedback or changes to specifications
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure quoted requirements are accurate and achievable
• Updating and maintaining accurate information on the CRM/system
• Supporting any changes or amendments required once an order has progressed into production

The Person

• Previous estimating experience is essential
• Experience within a manufacturing and/or construction environment is highly desirable
• Confident interpreting specifications, drawings and customer requirements
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicating with customers and internal teams
• Comfortable working to deadlines and responding quickly to changing requirements
• Strong IT and CRM/system skills

The Package

• £35,000 - £45,000pa, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Fully office-based & own transport essential due to office location
• An exciting opportunity to join the business during a significant period of expansion

If you’re an experienced Estimator looking for your next challenge with a growing business where you can use your expertise and play a key part in its continued success, we’d love to hear from you!