Estimator

Over the last twenty years, my client has grown organically into the UKs leading supplier of specialist building faade materials. They have an annual turnover of over £37 million, and operate out of 11 facilities across the UK and Ireland.

They work with technical building contractors and architects on billion-pound complexes as well as much smaller modern residences. Think projects ranging from internationally renowned concert halls to private homes featured on Grand Designs all supplying high value materials.

The role of Estimator is to assist in the growth of the Branch , running projects and managing cash and account sales that have been won. This is a great opportunity to strengthen an already successful division.

Duties will include the following;

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive sales

Project manage orders communicating with suppliers and customers through to delivery to the customer

Liaise with warehouse employees with regards to stock levels

Monitor client accounts, ensuring goods are supplied in line with the agreed credit limits and payment terms.

Source material or sub-contract rates for inclusion within tenders.

Use customer information to create clear fabrication instructions for the workshop or drawing office by creating job packs using computerised spreadsheets

Plan material requirements using either computerised optimisation software or manual calculations

Liaise with factory regarding queries over production information

Raising purchase orders

Produce accurate and competitive quotes for customers

The ability to read and understand technical drawings

Understand and meet customer requirements

Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and customers

Negotiate with clients to convert quotes to orders

Project tracking using company software to generate enquires and orders

Hand-over new orders to order processor/s providing clear and detailed instructions/ information

Any other reasonable duties as requested by management

Candidates applying for this role should have a minimum of 1 years experience in a similar estimating role.

Please send your cv to Adrian Browning at Executive Recruitment via the apply button.