Technical Estimator

Epwin Group PLC; Coton Farm; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telus Health Lifeworks

Holidays

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Epwin Group PLC is seeking a Product Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for customer projects, translating drawings and BOMs into accurate quotations while collaborating with sales and operations. You will apply technical product knowledge and costing expertise to ensure competitive bids.

You will support the sales and operational teams, maintain high accuracy, and contribute to process improvements while developing your technical skills within a leading building products group.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn technical building products and systems.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Problem-solving mindset with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations based on customer drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and project requirements.
• Analyse product specifications to ensure accurate schedules.
• Liaise with Sales team to gather required cost files and technical information.
• Review customer enquiries and advise alternative product solutions.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, commercial policies, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems.
• Provide technical support service to Salesforce and customers’ enquiries.
• Give clear information to ensure the customer is fully informed.
• Assist in the development of value-added services to increase market position.
• Maintain personal continual development of technical issues and allied product areas.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering or construction qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hours of Work:Mon-Thurs 09:00 - 17:00, Fri 09:00 - 16:10

Job Purpose:

The Product Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for products and projects, supporting sales and operational teams in winning profitable business. The role combines technical product knowledge, costing expertise, and strong attention to detail to ensure the overall schedule is competitive.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations based on customer drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and project requirements.
• Analyse product specifications to ensure accurate schedules.
• Liaise with Sales team to gather required cost files and technical information.
• Review customer enquiries and advise alternative product solutions.
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, commercial policies, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems.
• Provide technical support service to both Salesforce and customers’ telephone, electronic and written enquiries.
• Give clear and concise information in either written or verbal form to ensure the customer is fully informed.
• Assist in the development of value-added services to increase market position and differentiate Swish from our competition.
• Maintain personal continual development of technical issues and allied product areas.

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

• Willingness to learn technical building products and systems.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Problem-solving mindset with a customer-focused approach.

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Background in manufacturing, building products, or construction.
• Knowledge of CAD drawings or technical schematics.
• Relevant qualification in engineering, or construction.

Personal Attributes:

• Action orientated - Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames
• Driven by results - Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards
• Effective communication - Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal
• Strategic agility - recognition of a changing need and speed of response, rapid reaction to challenges
• High Standards - demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutions
• Integrity and trust - demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the role

The Company

Epwin Group is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of low maintenance building products with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector. We are one of the UK's largest manufacturers and suppliers of windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector. The principal activities of the Group are the extrusion of PVC-U and roofline products as well as the manufacture of windows, doors, conservatories and sealed units. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components. At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employees, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We take pride in our people

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employees, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We're interested in our future, constantly investing and innovating in new products, processes and our employees and we like to give back to our employees as much as they give us.

The Benefits

Telus Health (Lifeworks) is a confidential employee support platform to help employees and their families deal with life challenges.

Holidays

Your holiday entitlement will be detailed in your contract of employment.

Cycle to Work

Obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for cycling to work whilst making income tax and National Insurance savings.