Curtain Wall Estimator

Singh & Jones are working with a well known manufacturer of Aluminum windows, doors and curtain wall products, based in the West Midlands. A business which has grown organically, with a turnover of £100m and has 350 employees, are looking to recruit in strategic areas of the business. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator with a curtain wall background. The position will be reporting to the Technical Servies Director and the duties will include; * Setting up of processes and KPIs for the team to ensure smooth running of the estimating team. * Monitoring contract costs and estimating team’s workload * Report against project pipeline, understand conversion rates, and prioritise focus in line with company objectives (Product type, client and size etc,) * Understand and report against lost / won reasons and ensure estimating function affected to ensure improvements. * Receive tender enquiries and produce general take-offs to produce quotations and estimates using an in-house software package. * Ensure robust processes and procedure implemented and adhered to ensure accuracy and repeatability * Obtain raw material costs by liaising with suppliers as appropriate * Process quotations, and ensure company Terms and Conditions always engaged in agreement * Handling samples and project mock-up requests to support clients * Prepare budget estimates for architects / quantity surveyors * Handle telephone enquiries from architects / clients / quantity surveyors / contractors * Visit clients / sites as and when required * Maintain paper and electronic filing systems * Assist in the generation of orders and of contract costs for each order won * Agree and advise customers of initial order deliveries and initial acknowledgements Being customer savvy with an understanding of following up on enquiries is fundamental. Learning about the products, which in turn will determine solutions and options for customers. Being a lateral thinker, who is able to look at multiple revenue streams is a must