Job Description
Are you a detail-driven professional with a flair for numbers and a passion for construction?
Assure Personnel are supporting a market-leading manufacturer of high-specification fire doors in Braintree, Essex, to recruit for an Estimator. Play a key role in the continued success of a trusted and respected brand in the industry!
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for fire door manufacturing projects
* Liaise with the buying department to source current material prices and lead-times
* Review tender documents and construction drawings to update or re-quote as needed
* Manage a personal quote log and handle multiple tender enquiries simultaneously
* Attend pre-project and tender meetings when required
* Contribute value engineering (VE) options to improve competitiveness
* Keep up to date with industry certifications and technical developments
* Support and train junior staff as required
* Produce handover documentation following purchase order receipt
* Liaise with internal teams, including project management, on technical and project-specific matters
* Support the Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager in supervisory tasks when needed
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in estimating, preferably in manufacturing or construction (not essential).
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
* Strong communication skills for both internal and external stakeholder engagement
* Technical aptitude and familiarity with tender documentation and costing processes
* A proactive, organised, and independent work approach
Why Join Us?
* Competitive starting salary with room for growth based on experience
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
* On-site parking
* Company pension scheme (after 6-month probation)
* Access to company healthcare scheme
* A supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
REF: INDCO