Company Overview
Ascot Door Service Limited is a Midlands-based specialist in industrial and automatic door repairs, servicing, and installation. With highly experienced engineers, a dedicated manufacturing facility, and a 24-hour emergency call-out service, the company delivers responsive, high-quality solutions across commercial and industrial sectors.
Role Overview
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and commercially viable quotations based on surveyor and engineer site visit reports. The role ensures that all pricing reflects labour, materials, manufacturing, and access requirements while maintaining company margin targets.
This position plays a critical role in converting site surveys into secured works by delivering professional quotations efficiently and supporting the operations team.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Experience in estimating within construction, industrial doors, or related engineering sectors
* Strong understanding of labour costing and material pricing
* Ability to interpret technical site reports
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Commercial awareness and margin management
Desirable
* Knowledge of industrial and automatic door systems
* Experience working alongside field engineers
* Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures
* Experience using estimating software or CRM systems
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised and methodical
* Commercially minded
* Proactive and solution-focused
* Confident communicator
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Performance Indicators
* Quotation turnaround time
* Accuracy of pricing and margin protection
* Conversion rate of quotations
* Minimal pricing errors or missed scope items
* Effective communication with operational teams
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Industrial and Automatic Doors : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person