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Our client based in Birmingham is seeking an Estimator to join their team. Experience with estimating essential. Experience estimating within a manufacturer to the construction industry preferred. YOUR MISSION As an Estimator, your mission is to continue the efficiency, quality and flow of the commercial function of the business, ensuring the smooth, efficient review and technical finalisation of commercially cleared enquiries assigned. You will be responsible for ensuring all quotes issued are to the highest standards and qualified suitably per project. As a key touch point in the customer journey pre-order, you set the standard for customer service, but also technical accuracy across the business. Your role is pivotal in maintaining high levels of production efficiency, technical accuracy and customer satisfaction. JOB PURPOSE To be responsible for evaluating specifications and drawings ensuring that we are aware of all facts so that an accurate price. To provide assigned quotes to the customer in an accurate and timely manner. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for the preparation of quotes. To communicate with customers and our clients personnel when required to ascertain correct up to date information on projects. To ensure all quotations are returned to customers on time. Managing customers' expectations if further time is required to complete and issue quote. Utilise feedback loops to optimise the criteria for qualification and decision-making process. Prompt and effective communication with customers in response to their queries. As the key contact and impression for customers pre-order, always give a high level of customer service. To gain a full knowledge of all of the clients products and their applications. Contribute to creating a positive team culture with an inquisitive problem-solving attitude. To undertake any other duty as dictated by the needs of the business. EXPERIENCE Experience in an estimating role. Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and processes. High level of administrative experience within a high-performing commercial team. Experience with Google Workspace and MS Office Suite.

Our client based in Partridge Green, Horsham is seeking an Estimator to join their team. Experience with estimating essential. Experience estimating within a manufacturer to the construction industry preferred. YOUR MISSION As an Estimator, your mission is to continue the efficiency, quality and flow of the commercial function of the business, ensuring the smooth, efficient review and technical finalisation of commercially cleared enquiries assigned. You will be responsible for ensuring all quotes issued are to the highest standards and qualified suitably per project. As a key touch point in the customer journey pre-order, you set the standard for customer service, but also technical accuracy across the business. Your role is pivotal in maintaining high levels of production efficiency, technical accuracy and customer satisfaction. JOB PURPOSE To be responsible for evaluating specifications and drawings ensuring that we are aware of all facts so that an accurate price. To provide assigned quotes to the customer in an accurate and timely manner. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for the preparation of quotes. To communicate with customers and our clients personnel when required to ascertain correct up to date information on projects. To ensure all quotations are returned to customers on time. Managing customers' expectations if further time is required to complete and issue quote. Utilise feedback loops to optimise the criteria for qualification and decision-making process. Prompt and effective communication with customers in response to their queries. As the key contact and impression for customers pre-order, always give a high level of customer service. To gain a full knowledge of all of the clients products and their applications. Contribute to creating a positive team culture with an inquisitive problem-solving attitude. To undertake any other duty as dictated by the needs of the business. EXPERIENCE Experience in an estimating role. Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and processes. High level of administrative experience within a high-performing commercial team. Experience with Google Workspace and MS Office Suite.

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-focused Estimator to join their team. Working hours Monday to Friday 8:30-5:30 You ll be responsible for reviewing customer enquiries, specifications, technical drawings and project information to prepare accurate, competitive and commercially viable quotations. Working closely with customers and teams across Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing, you ll ensure requirements are clearly understood and that proposed solutions are practical, technically appropriate and deliverable. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop strong product and technical knowledge while playing an important part in supporting both customers and the wider commercial team. Key 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. About You We re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines effectively. Ideally, you ll have: 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.