Estimator, Business

Estimator

Location:

Colchester, Essex
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Hours:

39.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing and distribution business based in Colchester for an Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented and proactive individual to join a busy commercial team within a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing customer enquiries, interpreting technical and architectural information, and producing accurate quotations, pricing schedules, and production plans. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Produce detailed estimates, quotations, and production schedules.
• Analyse customer enquiries to ensure timely and accurate quotes.
• Interpret architectural drawings and create project schedules.
• Develop and verify pricing schedules and specifications.
• Review technical details against relevant requirements.
• Work closely with sales, project, planning, purchasing and production teams.
• Liaise regularly with customers regarding quotations, project requirements and delivery schedules.
• Ensure all documentation is received and managed within required timescales.
• Support sales activities by following up on quotations and assisting with order conversion.
• Maintain electronic and paper‑based records accurately.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures.
• Support the business with additional duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a customer‑facing role (essential).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with in a manufacturing, construction or estimating environment.
• Knowledge of estimating processes and quotation preparation.
• Experience working with architectural or technical drawings.

• Highly organised, methodical and detail‑focused.
• Proactive and self‑motivated approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Logical thinker with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident communicator and decision‑maker.
• Team player who can build strong relationships across departments and with customers.
• Willingness to learn new systems, products and technologies.

• Permanent opportunity with a growing and established business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Varied and engaging workload.
• Opportunity to develop technical and commercial skills.
• Career progression opportunities within the organisation.

If you have strong administrative and customer service experience and are looking to develop a career in estimating, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Adecco.

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