Estimator

Location: Basildon, Essex

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Hybrid working: Available

 

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its growing commercial team in Basildon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with experience in aluminium glazing, windows, doors and

curtain walling to join a successful and expanding business delivering commercial and residential projects.

Working closely with the Sales, Technical, Design and Production teams, you will prepare accurate quotations,

review technical specifications and support customers throughout the estimating process.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining quotation accuracy, delivering excellent

customer service and maximising commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

 

Estimating and Quotations

• Prepare accurate quotations for aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems.

• Interpret architectural drawings, schedules and technical specifications.

• Produce costings using LogiKal and other estimating software.

• Ensure quotations remain commercially competitive while protecting company margins.

• Respond to customer enquiries and technical questions.

Technical Support

• Review project specifications and identify suitable system solutions.

• Liaise with the Design, Production and Sales teams to ensure technical accuracy.

• Identify potential design or manufacturing issues before an order is placed.

• Provide customers with technical product information where required.

Customer Service

• Build strong relationships with customers and internal departments.

• Provide clear and professional communication throughout the quotation process.

• Maintain excellent response times and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement

• Help improve estimating processes and quotation accuracy.

• Support the implementation of best practice across the estimating function.

• Maintain accurate project and quotation records.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous estimating experience within aluminium glazing, windows, doors, curtain walling or façade

systems.

• Strong commercial awareness.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Good organisational and workload-management skills.

• Strong communication and customer-service skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• LogiKal — preferred

• SchüCal

• ReynaPro

Essential Requirements

• Experience estimating aluminium glazing systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Good Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.

• Excellent communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Monday-to-Friday working.

• Hybrid working available.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business.

• Supportive team environment.

• Ongoing training and development.

Success Measures

• Accurate quotations delivered on time.

• Strong quotation-conversion rates.

• High levels of customer satisfaction.

• Effective communication with customers and colleagues.

• Continuous improvement of estimating processes.

• Positive contribution to commercial performance.