Estimator

Harris Lord Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Lord Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing UK manufacturing business. You will review customer enquiries, specifications and drawings to produce accurate, commercially sound quotations and deliver within timescales.

You will work with customers and internal teams to gather information, understand technical requirements and ensure quotes are complete and clear. Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Estimator or similar commercial/technical role.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in manufacturing, joinery, construction, engineering or technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and detailed quotations for customer enquiries.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and project information.
• Identifying missing information, discrepancies and potential technical issues.
• Ensuring assumptions and technical requirements are clearly identified and qualified.
• Liaising directly with customers to obtain further information and clarify requirements.
• Working closely with internal Sales, Commercial and Production teams.
• Ensuring quotations are completed and returned within agreed timescales.
• Managing customer expectations where additional information or time is required.
• Maintaining accurate enquiry information and actions within the CRM system.
• Responding promptly to customer and internal queries.
• Developing a strong understanding of the company's products, manufacturing processes and applications.
• Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a successful and growing UK manufacturing business.

This is a key position within the commercial team, responsible for reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and technical drawings to produce accurate, commercially sound quotations.

You’ll work closely with customers and internal teams, making sure all relevant information is obtained, technical requirements are understood and quotations are prepared accurately and delivered within agreed timescales.

The Role

As an Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and detailed quotations for customer enquiries
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and project information
• Identifying missing information, discrepancies and potential technical issues
• Ensuring assumptions and technical requirements are clearly identified and qualified
• Liaising directly with customers to obtain further information and clarify requirements
• Working closely with internal Sales, Commercial and Production teams
• Ensuring quotations are completed and returned within agreed timescales
• Managing customer expectations where additional information or time is required
• Maintaining accurate enquiry information and actions within the CRM system
• Responding promptly to customer and internal queries
• Developing a strong understanding of the company's products, manufacturing processes and applications
• Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to continuous process improvements

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within an Estimator or similar commercial/technical role
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications
• Previous exposure to a manufacturing, joinery, construction, engineering or technical environment
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders
• The ability to identify missing information and challenge discrepancies
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines
• CRM experience – HubSpot would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• A proactive and inquisitive approach to problem-solving

Experience or knowledge of timber products, doors, joinery or fire-rated doors would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with relevant estimating experience from other manufacturing or construction-related sectors are also encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business where you can become an integral part of the commercial team.

You’ll be joining a business that values quality, accuracy, customer service and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to develop your product and technical knowledge further.

If you're an experienced Estimator who enjoys working with technical information, solving problems and producing accurate quotations, we'd love to hear from you.