Estimator

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is recruiting an Estimator for its Leicester office on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves preparing accurate estimates, reading drawings, and providing competitive pricing to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will analyse customer requirements, review specifications, calculate quantities, and liaise with clients and internal teams to deliver timely tender submissions and costings.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, sales estimating, or quantity surveying.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and customer requirements.
• Calculate material quantities, labour requirements, and project costs.
• Liaise with customers, contractors, architects, surveyors, and internal sales teams to clarify project details.
• Source pricing from suppliers and maintain up-to-date product cost information.
• Prepare tender submissions and quotation packages within required deadlines.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain estimation records, pricing schedules, and project documentation.
• Monitor market pricing trends and competitor activity.
• Support project handovers to operations and customer service teams.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Technical drawings

Numerical analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We're recruiting an Estimator to join our well established and respected client on a full time, permanent basis in Leicester.

Salary:

£35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience).

The Role:

As an Estimator, you will be detail-oriented and commercially aware to prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates for our client's products. You will analyse customer requirements, review drawings and specifications, calculate material quantities, and provide competitive pricing while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and customer requirements.
• Calculate material quantities, labour requirements, and project costs.
• Liaise with customers, contractors, architects, surveyors, and internal sales teams to clarify project details.
• Source pricing from suppliers and maintain up-to-date product cost information.
• Prepare tender submissions and quotation packages within required deadlines.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain estimation records, pricing schedules, and project documentation.
• Monitor market pricing trends and competitor activity.
• Support project handovers to operations and customer service teams.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in estimating, sales estimating, or quantity surveying.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and meet deadlines.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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