Technical Estimator in Croydon

About the job

Join Our Team as a Technical Estimator. As a Technical Estimator, you’ll play a key role within our sales team, preparing accurate and competitive quotations for our GRP and galvanised steel tanks. You will work closely with the UK Sales Manager and Sales Representatives across a range of tank products, developing your technical knowledge while supporting customers through the quotation process. The role offers real opportunities to grow into wider sales or project responsibilities as your experience develops.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare technical quotations for GRP and galvanised steel tanks using our bespoke system.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements and company standards.
• Work closely with the UK Sales Manager and Sales Representatives.
• Collaborate with the operations teams to gather necessary information for accurate quotations.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and provide technical guidance during the quotation process.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to prepare accurate quotations.
• Develop knowledge of industry standards and tank technologies.
• Provide technical advice and support to the sales team and customers.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate quotations.
• Address customer enquiries and resolve any issues related to quotations.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, methodical in their approach, and takes pride in doing things properly. The role would suit someone who enjoys working with technical information, solving problems, and developing their knowledge over time. You will ideally demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and develop in a technical environment.
• A methodical and organised approach, with good attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret information and work through problems logically.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues and customers to clarify requirements.
• Previous experience in technical estimating or knowledge of GRP or galvanised steel tanks is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education.
• A degree is beneficial but not required.
• Confident using IT systems and software.

Major Challenges

• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer requirements and company standards.
• Managing multiple quotations and deadlines effectively.
• Staying updated with industry standards and advancements in tank technology.

Personal Qualities

• Customer‑focused, confident, and able to handle challenging conversations professionally.
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to delivering a "Right First Time" culture.
• A team player who embraces change and aligns with our RATER values: Reliability, Authority, Tangibles, Empathy, Responsiveness.

Additional Role Requirements

Overall, we employ people who are flexible, methodical and effective team players. Everyone must commit to learning and be willing to thrive in a "Right First Time" culture. Your personal values must align with the Core Value of the Business, and you must demonstrate professionalism and respect when dealing with both internal and external customers.

Why Join Balmoral Tanks?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative technical sales team.
• Learn and develop within a specialist engineering industry with full training provided.
• Work on a wide variety of projects across the UK construction and fire protection sectors.
• Join a long‑established company with a strong reputation & great people.
• Clear opportunity to develop technical expertise and progress into wider sales or project roles.

What We Offer

• 2pm Friday finish.
• Access to our Balmoral Benefits Hub.
• Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and major supermarkets.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program, including confidential support and counselling.
• Profit‑related bonus.
• Increasing annual leave entitlement and option to purchase more.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Christmas shutdown.