Sales Estimator

Salary: c£45,000–£55,000 (DOE)

Full time | Permanent | Office based

We have partnered with a long established, traditional construction business. This Client is known for their strong pipeline of repeat business and excellent industry reputation, they offer genuine long term stability – a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Estimator who is looking to be part of a stable and secure team and business.

This vacancy has arisen due to an impending retirement, creating a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a busy, technical sales estimating environment and wants to build a secure future with a supportive employer.

Please note: Full company details are confidential and will be disclosed at interview stage. Candidates must be located within commutable distance of Monmouth, Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye, or Hereford due to the role being office based when not on site with customers.

Why work for this employer?

• A traditional, well run company with strong values
• Exceptionally low staff turnover — with the longest serving employee having been with the business for over 40 years
• Consistent flow of work and a robust order book
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative commercial team

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys the structure, pace, and variety of estimating work and wants longevity in their next move - Working with likeminded individuals.

The Role

As a Sales Estimator, you’ll handle incoming enquiries and provide accurate, commercially sound quotations from early engagement through to final cost analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing enquiries and gathering client requirements
• Attending site surveys/meetings where required
• Preparing detailed estimates across materials, fabrication, installation, and associated works
• Liaising closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of orders
• Supporting final accounts and contributing to cost reviews
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships

What our Client is looking For

• Experience in estimating, steelwork, cladding, or broader construction (beneficial)
• A practical, problem solving mindset
• Confidence when engaging with clients and attending sites
• Strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills
• A team player who thrives in a technical sales environment
• Confident ability to read technical drawings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company profit share scheme
• Private medical insurance and the ability to add family members on too
• Pension
• Life insurance
• On site parking
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a secure, traditional business

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role within a respected organisation and love the variety and challenges that come with sales estimating - we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV, and we will be in touch – interviews are taking place immediately.

To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly.

Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for.

As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a “virtual meeting” with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.