Senior Estimator: Quotation & Pricing Specialist

Parkside Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Horsham. The role focuses on reviewing enquiries, drawings and project information to prepare accurate, competitive quotations.

You’ll work with Sales, Technical and Manufacturing to ensure requirements are clear and proposals are practical and deliverable, while developing product and estimating knowledge. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and wider team

Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates, quotations or tenders.
• Experience within manufacturing, construction, joinery, doorsets or building products is desirable.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Customer liaison

Organisational skills

Job description

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Horsham. The role focuses on reviewing enquiries, drawings and project information to prepare accurate, competitive quotations.

You’ll work with Sales, Technical and Manufacturing to ensure requirements are clear and proposals are practical and deliverable, while developing product and estimating knowledge. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and wider team