Estimator

Westin Par LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A lighting control specialist in High Wycombe is seeking an Estimator to manage project enquiries and prepare accurate quotations. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and relevant experience in a technical environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including private healthcare and structured training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare plan

Life insurance cover

Company pension scheme

Structured training & development

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an Estimator role within a technical environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate, timely quotations.
• Managing the quotations inbox and delegating actions.
• Reporting on enquiries and developing bid strategies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HND in contract tendering, estimating, construction, surveying or equivalent

Degree in Engineering, Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

Estimator – Lighting Control Solutions
Office-based, High Wycombe | Permanent, Full-Time
Up to £28,000 p.a.
09:00 – 17:00 Mon-Fri

Are you a meticulous and commercially aware Estimator who enjoys working with technical detail and driving projects forward from the very start? We’re recruiting for a leading lighting control specialist seeking a confident Estimator to join their fast-paced, collaborative commercial team. This role would suit someone who thrives in a structured, office-based environment and is motivated by deadlines and detail.

Who You’ll Be Working With
Our client is a well-established business at the forefront of smart lighting systems. Since 2002, they’ve delivered intelligent lighting control solutions across high-profile commercial and public-sector projects. With all project delivery managed in-house — from CAD and software to on-site commissioning — they’re trusted for their technical expertise and integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing – Turning Specifications Into Solutions
You’ll play a key role in managing incoming project enquiries and preparing quotations that are technically sound, commercially viable, and delivered on time. Your attention to detail and structured mindset will ensure that all tender responses align with drawings, technical submissions and client expectations.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate, timely quotations
• Managing the quotations inbox and delegating actions where needed
• Reporting on enquiries and helping develop bid strategies with the sales team
• Maintaining the internal EMS (Enquiry Management System), ensuring all data is current
• Producing project-specific documentation such as technical submissions and schematics
• Processing orders and preparing for internal project handovers
• Uploading project data to the company Vault and participating in handover meetings
• Attending weekly estimating meetings with the sales and commercial teams

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Precision, Focus & Commercial Awareness
We’re looking for someone who can confidently handle deadlines, think analytically, and support commercial projects with clarity and care. You’ll need to filter distractions in an open-plan environment and remain focused on managing multiple active enquiries.

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• Organised, diligent and reliable
• Commercially minded with strong analytical thinking
• Good communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working across departments and with external stakeholders
• A technical qualification or aptitude to understand product characteristics

Your Background – What You Bring to the Table

• Proficient with MS Office and/or estimating software
• Able to read technical drawings, schematics and develop accurate cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Ideally educated to HND level (contract tendering, estimating, construction, surveying)

OR
A degree in Engineering, Accounting or related field

• Relevant experience in an Estimator role within a technical environment

Why Join This Team? – Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare plan
• Life insurance cover
• Company pension scheme
• Structured training & development
• 35-hour work week
• Clear progression opportunities in a stable, values-led company

Apply Now

If you’re an Estimator ready to take ownership of your work and enjoy being part of a trusted technical team, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for a confidential chat.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
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