Senior Estimator

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment is representing a well-established manufacturer and supplier in the construction products sector in Leicester. They are seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates for a wide range of building products, interpreting drawings and specifications.

You will review technical drawings and bills of quantities, calculate material quantities and costs, liaise with customers, contractors and internal teams, produce

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates from customer enquiries, drawings and specifications
• Review technical drawings, bills of quantities and project requirements
• Calculate material quantities and project costs
• Liaise with customers, contractors, architects and internal departments regarding project details
• Obtain and maintain supplier pricing information
• Produce tender submissions and quotation packages within agreed deadlines
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain pricing schedules and project documentation
• Monitor market pricing trends and competitor activity
• Support project handovers to operational and customer service teams
• Track projects and assist with lead generation activities where required

Job description

Location: Leicester, Full-Time, fully office based

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established and growing manufacturer and supplier within the construction products sector. With a strong reputation built over several decades, our client is a market leader in their field and continues to invest in both its people and future growth.

You will play a key role in preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for a wide range of construction and building products. This is a commercially focused position that requires excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates from customer enquiries, drawings and specifications
• Review technical drawings, bills of quantities and project requirements
• Calculate material quantities and project costs
• Liaise with customers, contractors, architects and internal departments regarding project details
• Obtain and maintain supplier pricing information
• Produce tender submissions and quotation packages within agreed deadlines
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain pricing schedules and project documentation
• Monitor market pricing trends and competitor activity
• Support project handovers to operational and customer service teams
• Track projects and assist with lead generation activities where required