Estimator
  • Company/agency name: Chase Taylor Recruitment
  • Location: North East
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: £30,000 to £40,000

Chase Taylor Recruitment are exciting to be working with a forward thinking and successful fenestration business who are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator who has experience estimating aluminium windows and doors, (although steel estimating would be preferred) within the commercial / trade / domestic sectors.

Our client has been trading for over 20 years, growing and expanding year on year. They manufacture, supply and install upvc, ali, steel & composite windows, door and conservatories.

The right candidate for this position will have a strong background estimating aluminium/steel windows and doors. *Please note that for this position you will need a full UK driving license as some travel will be required. *

Role Responsibilities:

  • Estimating for steel constructed fire rated glazing systems
  • Viewing plans and specifications
  • Measuring and quantifying take offs
  • Tendering multiple projects simultaneously
  • Liaising with clients/suppliers in the compiling of tender/Quote/Variations
  • Attending site for client meetings and measuring
  • Preparation of Quotes and associated document for submission
  • Timely and accurate costing of submissions
  • Ensuring completed quotes comply with specification and design briefs
  • Client relationship nurturing and building
  • Following up estimates, negotiating and securing orders

Candidates’ skills & experience:

  • Demonstrable Estimating experience gained with Glazing systems, preferably knowledge of fire rated steel constructed glazing systems.
  • Strong administration skills with the ability to work proficiently on MS Excel and other related packages
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and interpret plans and diagrams
  • Knowledge of Certifire, SchüCal, or Logikal would also be preferred
  • Must have a full UK driving license