Estimator

Osborne Appointments; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking an Estimator to produce accurate and competitive quotations for a growing team. Responsibilities include preparing detailed quotes, liaising with customers, and collaborating with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in the fire door or joinery industry, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position is based in Enfield and offers a full-time schedule.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Death in service

Company pension scheme

Digital health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the fire door, joinery, or specialist manufacturing industry preferred.
• Ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of compliance and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, competitive quotations to convert into customer orders.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and flag potential challenges.
• Collaborate with sales, production, logistics, and finance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong team and organisational skills

Strong Office 365 skills, particularly Excel

Job description

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OA are recruiting for a Estimator to join our client’s highly successful and growing team.

You'll be responsible for producing a high volume of accurate, competitive quotations with the aim of turning them into customer orders. Using our in-house cost-plus system, you'll prepare clear and detailed quotes based on project specs and timelines. Attention to detail is key, as is the ability to follow through and convert quotes into confirmed orders. Your work will play a direct role in winning new business and keeping our customers happy.

Location: Enfield

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4pm

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Death in service
• Company pension scheme
• Digital health support

You'll play a key role in analysing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and supporting both customers and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

You’ll review drawings and specifications, liaise with customers to clarify requirements, and flag any potential challenges early on. Using in-house tools, you'll prepare detailed cost estimates and work with suppliers to gather pricing.

You’ll be responsible for producing and sending professional quotes with clear cost breakdowns, and handling any customer queries that come in. You'll also collaborate closely with the sales team and departments like production, logistics, and finance to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Estimator Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the fire door, joinery, or specialist manufacturing industry (preferable)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong team and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of compliance and industry standards (fire ratings, acoustic performance, etc.)
• Strong Office 365 skills, particularly Excel