Northampton, Northamptonshire
City Plumbing
Come and join us as a results-driven Estimator within our Estimating Ops team. At City Plumbing, we believe in making homes, businesses, and lives better by turning complex project requirements into accurate, competitive reality.The role: As an Estimator, you know that the perfect project starts with precision. You aren't just crunching numbers; you are building trust, providing creative value-engineering solutions, and ensuring our customers receive the very best service from the first quote. You will be a high-performer who thrives on identifying opportunities, managing deadlines, and collaborating with everyone to ensure our bids are winners.Key Responsibilities: Drive Growth: Manage multiple enquiries simultaneously, ensuring all customer expectations and submission deadlines are met to drive sales performance.Master the Detail: Extract project requirements from technical drawings and specifications with high precision to ensure 100% accuracy.Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to provide cost-saving solutions and product alternatives that meet customer budgets while enhancing business margins.Build Bridges: Identify customer needs by developing strong relationships and collaborating with internal Sales teams and Account Managers to improve quote conversion rates.Supplier Liaison: Coordinate with key manufacturers to secure project pricing (contract support) and ensure timely quote turnaround.Operational Excellence: Ensure all quotations comply with legal and legislative standards while mitigating risks that could impact project costs or quality.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Estimating team and you'll thrive on delivering excellent support to customers and manufacturers.Skills and competencies: Knowledge of plumbing, heating & bathroom manufacturers and product rangesProven experience as an estimator in the construction, manufacturing, or engineering industry.Understanding of project management principles and industry methods.Proficiency in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.Familiarity with estimating software applications.Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.A keen eye for detail and efficiency in delivering accurate quotes at pace.You will likely have an interest in working in any of the following roles and/or markets: Buying, Category, Commercial, Construction, Contract Administrator, Contracts, Customer Service, Estimating, FMCG, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Negotiation, Plumbing & Heating, Procurement, Procurement, Retail.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubes to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need, and we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Our business success is built upon four non-negotiable behaviours that guide every decision, from the smallest daily task to the largest strategic initiative: "Make it safe for everyone" means prioritising well-being, ethical conduct, and compliance in all we do. "Be the customer's choice" compels us to deliver unmatched expertise, value, and service, building relationships based on trust. "Create the future" challenges us to be proactive innovators, investing in sustainable solutions and continuous improvement. Finally, "Grow stronger together" signifies our commitment to building high-performing, collaborative teams across functions, recognising that our collective strength is our greatest asset.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Come and join us as a results-driven Estimator within our Estimating Ops team. At City Plumbing, we believe in making homes, businesses, and lives better by turning complex project requirements into accurate, competitive reality.The role: As an Estimator, you know that the perfect project starts with precision. You aren't just crunching numbers; you are building trust, providing creative value-engineering solutions, and ensuring our customers receive the very best service from the first quote. You will be a high-performer who thrives on identifying opportunities, managing deadlines, and collaborating with everyone to ensure our bids are winners.Key Responsibilities: Drive Growth: Manage multiple enquiries simultaneously, ensuring all customer expectations and submission deadlines are met to drive sales performance.Master the Detail: Extract project requirements from technical drawings and specifications with high precision to ensure 100% accuracy.Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to provide cost-saving solutions and product alternatives that meet customer budgets while enhancing business margins.Build Bridges: Identify customer needs by developing strong relationships and collaborating with internal Sales teams and Account Managers to improve quote conversion rates.Supplier Liaison: Coordinate with key manufacturers to secure project pricing (contract support) and ensure timely quote turnaround.Operational Excellence: Ensure all quotations comply with legal and legislative standards while mitigating risks that could impact project costs or quality.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Estimating team and you'll thrive on delivering excellent support to customers and manufacturers.Skills and competencies: Knowledge of plumbing, heating & bathroom manufacturers and product rangesProven experience as an estimator in the construction, manufacturing, or engineering industry.Understanding of project management principles and industry methods.Proficiency in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.Familiarity with estimating software applications.Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.A keen eye for detail and efficiency in delivering accurate quotes at pace.You will likely have an interest in working in any of the following roles and/or markets: Buying, Category, Commercial, Construction, Contract Administrator, Contracts, Customer Service, Estimating, FMCG, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Negotiation, Plumbing & Heating, Procurement, Procurement, Retail.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubes to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need, and we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Our business success is built upon four non-negotiable behaviours that guide every decision, from the smallest daily task to the largest strategic initiative: "Make it safe for everyone" means prioritising well-being, ethical conduct, and compliance in all we do. "Be the customer's choice" compels us to deliver unmatched expertise, value, and service, building relationships based on trust. "Create the future" challenges us to be proactive innovators, investing in sustainable solutions and continuous improvement. Finally, "Grow stronger together" signifies our commitment to building high-performing, collaborative teams across functions, recognising that our collective strength is our greatest asset.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.