Estimator

Posted 6 hours 36 minutes ago by Prime Appointments Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP1 1
Job Description

A rapidly expanding manufacturing company, supplying into the construction sector and based in Creeting St Peter, Ipswich, are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Salary is £30,000 per annum.

Your key duties in this Estimator role will include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing quotations and pricing projects from technical drawings
  • Managing the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry through to completion
  • Sourcing costs from existing and new suppliers and supporting procurement
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential customers
  • Developing new business opportunities and maintaining commercial awareness
  • Dealing with customer enquiries via telephone, email and in person
  • Attending client meetings, site visits, trade shows and CPD events

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

  • Previous experience in an estimating, sales or commercially focused role
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate quotations
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines
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