Senior Estimator – Aluminium Glazing Systems

Mitchell Maguire; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to produce estimates for high-end aluminium glazing systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in estimating and a solid technical background in façades and glazing systems. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on high-value projects in the construction sector. Located in Peterborough, this role requires strong negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

NEST pension

24 days annual leave

IT suite

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Estimator in the aluminium glazing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proactive and motivated with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimates for high-end aluminium glazing systems.
• Review tender documents and generate high-quality returns.
• Negotiate prices and gather quotations.

Skills

Estimating in aluminium glazing systems

Technical knowledge of façades

Reading technical drawings

Microsoft Office proficiency

Using estimating software

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Schueco

ReynaPro

Logikal

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator – Aluminium Glazing Systems

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Aluminium Glazing Systems

Location: South East / East Anglia

Remuneration: £50,000 - £70,000

Benefits: NEST pension, 24 days annual leave, IT suite

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

• Senior estimator position producing estimates for a high end manufactured range of aluminium glazing systems such as: aluminium windows and doors, curtain walling, glazing, and rainscreen cladding
• Review tender documents and produce high quality tender returns
• Utilise specialist estimating software (Schueco, Reynapro & Logikal) to determine material costs
• Negotiate prices with supply chain and gather quotations for projects
• Liaise and build relationships with main contractor through the project and beyond
• Ensure that the internal CRM system is regularly updated
• Working on projects in value of £1m - £4m
• Prioritise own work load to ensure deadlines are met

Ideal applicant / Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience as an Estimator within the aluminium glazing systems market sector
• Must have good technical knowledge of façades, curtain walling, windows and doors, glazing, and rainscreens
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Experienced user of estimating software like Schueco, ReynaPro & Logikal
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proactive and motivated individual with strong commercial awareness

Job Information

• Company: Mitchell Maguire
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Posted: Sep 30th 2025
• Closes: Oct 31st 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time