Estimator

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimator for Aluminium Glazing Systems based in Warrington. The role involves preparing cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications using Logikal, and leading tendering from take-off to handover.

Occasional site visits across the North West may be required to refine client requirements and resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have Estimating experience within windows/glazing or related sectors, excellent communication, strong

Qualifications

• Must have experience using Logikal software.
• Previous estimating experience desirable, but candidates from related backgrounds (order processors, quantity surveyors, sales estimators, commercial administrators) are encouraged to apply.
• Must have experience within windows, doors, glazing or closely related sectors.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, both written and verbal.
• Hard worker ready to get stuck in.
• High levels of organisation.
• Confident individual capable of handling site issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates by reviewing drawings and specifications.
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission and handover.
• Manage and track tender opportunities with timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits and technical input to support bids.
• Oversee projects up to £2m in value.
• May need to visit projects across the North West to understand requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Tools

Logikal

Job description

Job reference Number: 502576-7992-26246

Office Based: Warrington

The role of the Estimator – Aluminium Glazing Systems will involve:

• Estimator position overseeing a high-quality range of windows, doors and glazing system projects
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications using Logikal software
• May be a requirement to visit projects across the North West to further understand client requirements, measurements or to resolve issues
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Oversee projects up to £2m in value

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Aluminium Glazing Systems with:

• Must have experience using Logikal software
• Previous Estimating experience, however candidates from closely related backgrounds (such as Order Processors, Quantity Surveyors, Sales Estimators or Commercial Administrators) are also encouraged to apply
• Must have experience within the windows, doors, glazing or closely related sectors
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Hard worker that’s ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site