Glazing Estimator NEW

Hurn, Dorset
Macstaff
Glazing Estimator Windows, Doors & Curtain Walling

Ringwood / Bournemouth South Coast

£45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

You will like

Estimating for an established and successful specialist glazing contractor as they invest in and develop their new South Coast operation in the Ringwood/Bournemouth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Glazing Estimator / Façade Estimator to join a well-established business delivering high-quality aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling and façade solutions across commercial construction.

You will benefit from the backing, technical expertise and established systems of a successful specialist contractor, while joining at an exciting stage of regional expansion. It’s a chance to make your mark within a new South Coast office rather than simply becoming another cog in a very large wheel.

You will like

The Glazing Estimator job itself, where you will take responsibility for producing accurate and competitive estimates for glazing, window, door, curtain walling and façade projects.

Working closely with pre-construction colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers and the wider project team, you will help secure profitable new business and support successful project delivery. More specifically:

• Reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications and client requirements
• Measuring and quantifying glazing, curtain walling, windows, doors and associated façade systems
• Preparing accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost estimates
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Producing detailed tender submissions, quotations and pricing schedules
• Identifying commercial risks, value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Liaising with architects, contractors, clients and suppliers on technical and commercial enquiries
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required
• Maintaining accurate pricing, supplier and historical project cost information
• Supporting successful tender handovers into the project delivery team
• Monitoring material costs, market trends and relevant industry developments
• Ensuring estimates meet company quality standards, procedures and client specifications

You will have

To be successful as Glazing Estimator / Façade Estimator, you will have relevant estimating experience gained within glazing, façades, curtain walling, windows, doors or a closely related construction environment. You will ideally demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Glazing Estimator, Façade Estimator, Curtain Walling Estimator or similar
• Experience estimating aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling and/or structural glazing
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Experience with Logikal, Techdesign and/or Schucal estimating/design software
• Good Microsoft Excel and estimating software skills
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial ability
• Understanding of material, labour and subcontractor pricing
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines

An HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, although relevant industry experience is equally important.

You will get

As Glazing Estimator, you will enjoy a competitive package including:

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Benefits package
• Ringwood/Bournemouth area location
• Opportunity to join a new and developing South Coast operation
• Established company infrastructure and specialist technical expertise
• Interesting commercial glazing, façade, window and curtain walling projects
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact as the regional business develops
• Long-term career potential with a successful specialist contractor

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Glazing Estimator, Façade Estimator, Curtain Walling Estimator, Aluminium Estimator, Window & Door Estimator or Fenestration Estimator looking for their next move in the Ringwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire or wider South Coast area.

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