Plumbing & Heating Estimator

Henley Chase; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform provided

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Plumbing & Heating Estimator to join the Banbury team. The role focuses on producing accurate estimates for domestic and commercial works and may involve moving into leadership of the estimating function over time.

The successful candidate will liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams, attend site visits, and use company software to prepare quotations. Permanent, onsite role offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of the plumbing and heating industry.
• Previous estimating experience, ideally covering both domestic and commercial works.
• A background as a Gas Engineer would be highly advantageous.
• Confident dealing directly with customers and discussing technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed written estimates for domestic and commercial plumbing and heating works.
• Estimate drainage works where required.
• Attend site visits to understand customer requirements and gather information for pricing.
• Liaise directly with customers by phone, email and face-to-face.
• Discuss estimates with customers and respond to queries.
• Liaise with merchants and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Obtain multiple prices where appropriate to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Monitor project costs, margins and profitability.
• Work closely with the wider office and customer service teams to follow up estimates and maximise opportunities.
• Use company estimating and management software to produce quotations.

Skills

Plumbing & heating knowledge

Estimating experience

Gas engineering background

Customer communication

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Plumbing & Heating Estimator

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

An established plumbing and heating contractor is looking for an experienced Plumbing & Heating Estimator to join their team in Banbury.

This role would ideally suit a qualified or experienced Gas Engineer looking to move into an office-based estimating position, although candidates with strong plumbing and heating estimating experience will also be considered.

There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to help develop and eventually lead an expanding estimating function.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed written estimates for domestic and commercial plumbing and heating works.
• Estimate drainage works where required.
• Attend site visits to understand customer requirements and gather information for pricing.
• Liaise directly with customers by phone, email and face-to-face.
• Discuss estimates with customers and respond to queries.
• Liaise with merchants and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Obtain multiple prices where appropriate to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Monitor project costs, margins and profitability.
• Work closely with the wider office and customer service teams to follow up estimates and maximise opportunities.
• Use company estimating and management software to produce quotations.

Requirements

• Strong experience and knowledge of the plumbing and heating industry.
• Previous estimating experience, ideally covering both domestic and commercial works.
• A background as a Gas Engineer would be highly advantageous.
• Confident dealing directly with customers and discussing technical requirements.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent position based in Banbury.
• Company vehicle and uniform provided