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Glass Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 1BH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking an experienced Glass Estimator to join their Estimating team, specializing in bespoke architectural glass for the commercial construction sector.
  • The role involves managing 5 to 15 tenders valued between £1,000 and £1,000,000, requiring accurate cost estimation and detailed quote creation.
  • Candidates should have at least 18 months of experience estimating large-scale projects in the internal fit-out sector, preferably in Architectural Glass or related fields.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £32,000, with potential for an increase for the right candidate, along with 20+8 days of holiday and full in-house training.
  • Working hours alternate weekly, and the role includes benefits such as free onsite parking and participation in company events.

Glass Estimator - Internal fit out

Our client specialises in bespoke architectural glass for the commercial construction sector, delivering tailored solutions for main contractors and high-end fit-out companies. They handle complex projects, from single panels to large-scale installations, including back-lit, framed, sandblasted, and integrated glass features for demanding design requirements.

Due to company growth, our client is looking to bring an experienced Glass Estimator in to join the Estimating team.

As a Glass Estimator you will be responsible for managing multiple tenders, ranging in value from £1,000 to £1,000,000, by accurately estimating costs, creating detailed quotes, and coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure all project requirements are met within tight deadlines.

Glass Estimator - Internal fit out

What's in it for you?

  • Working hours alternate weekly from 08:00 - 5:00 and 08:30 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday with Fridays always remaining the same hours of 08:00 - 5:00.
  • Salary - Up to £32,000 (Could consider an increase for the right candidate)
  • Holiday - 20+8 days holiday per year (rising after 3 years of employment)
  • Pension
  • Full In-House training will be provided
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Company events

Glass Estimator - Internal fit out

Position Overview

  • Manage between 5 and 15 tenders at any given time, with values ranging from £1,000 to £1,000,000 and deadlines between 3 days and 3 weeks.
  • Estimate large-scale projects for the internal fit-out sector.
  • Perform take-offs from architectural and technical drawings, ensuring accuracy in contract details.
  • Use Excel to create accurate, detailed, and professional quotes that incorporate glass specifications, hardware, installation, and delivery.
  • Communicate with contractors, merchants, suppliers, and end-users to clarify missing elements, aesthetic requirements, and build-up details.
  • Maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in all estimating tasks.
  • Ensure effective digital folder management for organising and tracking tender-related documents.

Glass Estimator - Internal fit out

Position Requirements

  • At least 18 months of experience estimating large-scale projects in the internal fit-out sector, ideally in Architectural Glass or related fields.
  • Proficient in performing take-offs from architectural and technical drawings and contract details.
  • Highly skilled in using Excel to create accurate, detailed quotes that incorporate glass specifications, hardware, installation, and delivery.
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with contractors, merchants, suppliers, and end-users to clarify tender details.
  • Detail-oriented, solution-focused, adaptable, and highly organized, with effective digital folder management skills.

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs. You will most likely have to help in other related areas to this role.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.