Estimator

CPR Recruitment Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established and growing business

Long-term career opportunity

Supportive working environment

Training and career progression

Job summary

CPR Recruitment Ltd. in Maidstone is seeking a Windows & Glazing Estimator to join a specialist glazing business.

You will price projects, review drawings and specifications, and prepare quotations while coordinating with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver competitive tenders. The role requires strong relevant experience in windows, glazing, aluminium, UPVC or façades, with excellent numerical and communication skills to ensure accurate costings and successful bids.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Estimator.
• Background in windows, glazing, aluminium, UPVC, curtain walling or façades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial, numerical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for windows and glazing projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Take off quantities and price materials, labour and subcontractor costs.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
• Work with clients, contractors and internal teams through the tender process.
• Support the commercial team with variations, cost updates and handovers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Fenestration knowledge

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for a Windows & Glazing Estimator to join an established and successful specialist glazing business based in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a background in windows, glazing, aluminium, UPVC or façade systems who is looking for a stable position with a growing business. The role will involve pricing projects, reviewing drawings and specifications, preparing quotations and working closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure competitive and accurate tenders.

THE ROLE

• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations for windows and glazing projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Taking off quantities and pricing materials, labour and subcontractor costs
• Liaising with suppliers and obtaining competitive material and product prices
• Working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams throughout the tender process
• Supporting the commercial team with variations, cost updates and project handovers

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Estimator
• Background in windows, glazing, aluminium, UPVC, curtain walling or façades
• Strong experience in preparing estimates and detailed quotations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of material, labour and installation costs
• Strong commercial, numerical and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Candidates from related fenestration, façade, cladding or specialist subcontractor backgrounds will also be considered.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Established and growing business
• Long-term career opportunity
• Supportive working environment
• Training and career progression