Senior Estimator: Precision Quotations for Manufacturing

Parkside; Partridge Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role involves reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and drawings to prepare accurate quotations and ensure deliverable solutions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing to confirm scope and commercially viable outcomes. You'll develop product and estimating knowledge, support pricing, revisions and customer queries, and attend meetings as required,

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.
• Experience liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve technical or commercial queries.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.

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.

Job description

Parkside is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role involves reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and drawings to prepare accurate quotations and ensure deliverable solutions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing to confirm scope and commercially viable outcomes. You'll develop product and estimating knowledge, support pricing, revisions and customer queries, and attend meetings as required,