Estimator

Harris Lord Recruitment; Partridge Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work closely with customers and internal teams, identify missing information and discrepancies, and ensure CRM records are kept up to date. Experience in timber products, joinery, or related manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or similar commercial/technical role
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications
• Experience in manufacturing/joinery/engineering environments
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• CRM experience (HubSpot advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed quotations for customer enquiries
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project information
• Identify missing information, discrepancies and potential technical issues
• Ensure assumptions and technical requirements are clearly identified and qualified
• Liaise with customers to obtain further information and clarify requirements
• Work with Sales, Commercial and Production teams
• Ensure quotations are returned within agreed timescales
• Maintain enquiry information and actions within the CRM system
• Respond to customer and internal queries
• Develop understanding of products, manufacturing processes and applications
• Support the wider commercial team and continuous process improvements

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Confidence communicating withcustomers

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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

• 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.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds