Facade Estimator

Singh & Jones are working with a well known manufacturer of Aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall products, based in the the East 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.

Responsibilities

• 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