Ironmongery Estimator

MBP Door Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Sick pay

Training & development

GAI qualification support

Prestigious UK projects

Career progression

Job summary

MBP Door Solutions is seeking an Ironmongery Estimator to join our team in the UK. You will review drawings and tender docs to produce accurate ironmongery quotations for timber door sets across UK projects, ensuring compliance with fire, accessibility and British Standards.

You will also develop comprehensive ironmongery schedules and work with architects, contractors and suppliers to optimise value engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural ironmongery and timber door sets.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Proven capability to prepare accurate quotations and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, schedules, specs, and tender docs.
• Prepare detailed ironmongery quotations for UK projects.
• Specify solutions for timber door sets meeting regs and standards.
• Produce ironmongery schedules using scheduling software.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Source pricing and technical info from top manufacturers.
• Maintain records of quotations and project correspondence.
• Support sales during negotiations and order conversions.
• Keep up to date with building regulations and standards.
• Undertake other duties to support company objectives.

Skills

Architectural ironmongery knowledge

Quotation preparation

Drawing interpretation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

GAI Diploma or working towards

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

MBP is a leading supplier of specialist building products and solutions to the UK construction industry. We are committed to delivering technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and high-quality products to contractors, developers, architects, and specification teams across a wide range of projects.

We are seeking an Ironmongery Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate quotations, interpreting project specifications, and producing ironmongery schedules for timber door set packages across a variety of construction projects.

If you have experience with door sets ironmongery products, we would love to hear from you. Full training will be provided on the estimating side of the role.

CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday 08:00-17:00) Flexibility is required to meet demand

CONTRACTED TERM: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Office Manager

NUMBER OF REPORTS: 0

LOCATION: Great Bridge ( Occasionally, you could be required to travel to other sites across the UK)

ENVIRONMENT: Office Based

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Review architectural drawings, door schedules, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Prepare detailed and accurate architectural ironmongery quotations for projects throughout the UK construction market.
• Specify appropriate ironmongery solutions for timber door sets, ensuring compliance with project requirements, fire regulations, accessibility standards, and relevant British Standards.
• Produce comprehensive ironmongery schedules using industry-standard scheduling software.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, door set manufacturers, suppliers, and internal sales teams to clarify project requirements and value engineering opportunities.
• Source product pricing and technical information from leading architectural ironmongery manufacturers.
• Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for alternative product solutions and value-engineered options.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, schedules, revisions, and project correspondence.
• Support the sales team during project negotiations and order conversion activities.
• Keep up to date with changes in construction regulations, building standards, and industry best practices.
• …and any other duties required to support the achievement of the Company’s objectives

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience within the architectural ironmongery sector (ideally to a minimum of 2 years)
• Demonstrable experience specifying and scheduling architectural ironmongery for timber door sets within the UK construction market.
• Strong understanding of architectural ironmongery products including Hinges, Locks and latches, Door closers, Exit hardware, Access control hardware, Door furniture, Seals and accessories
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction tender documents.
• Knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards relating to fire doors, accessibility, and door hardware.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) Diploma Holder or working towards qualification.
• Understanding of door set manufacturing and certification requirements (desirable not essential)
• Experience working with contractors, architects, and main contractors on commercial construction projects.

What MBP Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company Sick Pay
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards GAI qualifications where applicable.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious and high-profile construction projects across the UK.
• Career progression within a growing and successful business