Senior/Lead Estimator (Manufacturing/Construction)

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Technical Estimator in Milton Keynes. The role involves generating precise cost estimates and requires deep knowledge of manufacturing and compliance standards. The successful candidate will liaise with various stakeholders to ensure accurate project quotations. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, on-site gym, and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Company closed over Christmas

Cooked lunch provided

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Full pay Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and fire door industry.
• Strong planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate cost estimates for projects.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects, and suppliers.
• Identify value engineering options and improvements.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Planning

Time Management

Tools

Pipedrive CRM

Job description

Senior Technical Estimator Required Milton Keynes (phone number removed) per annum

To be responsible for generating accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for projects, ensuring that systems are competitively represented in project quotations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of manufacturing, fire compliance, and construction methods to analyse project specifications, interpret architectural drawings, and determine accurate product selection in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Have a deep understanding of how to achieve spec compliance
• Ability to review architect tender information to create a brief for the estimating team
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the product range and supply chain to enable the best commercial solution
• Ability to identify value engineering options and improvements
• Quote revisions and other administration activities that may be required to assist the Project Consultant
• Answer questions over phone or email and update the CRM system, based on internal technical product training
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects, and suppliers to gather necessary information for accurate cost pricing

Required Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of Excel
• Good understanding of competitors' offerings for each system and the benefits of our products
• Understanding of the construction industry, fire door industry, and key standards and regulations
• Clear knowledge of each product, its specific details, usage scenarios, and certifications
• Ability to navigate and utilise the Pipedrive CRM system effectively
• Strong planning and time management skills to achieve company objectives
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to focus on task completion with flexibility in working hours
• Adaptability to project and team needs

Benefits:

• Company closed over Christmas (not deducted from annual leave)
• Cooked lunch provided; breakfast items supplied
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month
• Discretionary bonus scheme (post probation)
• On-site gym
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Full pay Paternity Leave
• Half-year team building days

Additional Info:

• Office-based Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)
• Salary (phone number removed) per annum
• Start Date: ASAP

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.