Estimator: Precision Quotes & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Parkside Recruitment Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Horsham. You will review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings and schedules to prepare accurate, competitive quotations and ensure commercial viability.

Working closely with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing, you’ll clarify scope, timing and requirements, maintain quotation records, and support the wider team with pricing and project queries.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates, quotations or tenders.
• Experience within manufacturing, construction, joinery, doorsets or building products is desirable.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, complete and timely quotations from customer enquiries, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Review project information and identify any missing, unclear or conflicting requirements.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to clarify scope, assumptions, exclusions and technical requirements.
• Manage quotation revisions and ensure responses are delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate quotation records, systems, documentation and status updates.
• Work closely with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing to ensure solutions are practical, compliant, manufacturable and commercially viable.
• Develop a strong knowledge of products, applications and estimating processes.
• Support Regional Sales Managers with pricing, quotation revisions and project/customer queries.
• Attend internal, customer and online meetings as required.
• Keep the Estimating Manager updated on workload, priorities, progress and any potential issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, special projects and wider team objectives.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpret technical drawings

Commercial awareness

Time management

Collaborative work

Job description

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Horsham. You will review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings and schedules to prepare accurate, competitive quotations and ensure commercial viability.

Working closely with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing, you’ll clarify scope, timing and requirements, maintain quotation records, and support the wider team with pricing and project queries.