Project Estimator in Luton

Location: Bedfordshire (Office Based)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

I am working on behalf of an established and growing UK lighting business that is looking to recruit a Project Estimator to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating or quoting experience within the lighting, electrical, M&E or building services sectors who is looking to develop their technical knowledge and progress their career within the lighting industry.

Working closely with the Head of Sales and Technical Lead, you will take ownership of preparing accurate, detailed and professional quotation packages for commercial lighting projects. You will play an important role in ensuring projects are priced correctly, documentation is complete and customers receive a consistently high level of service.

The position is initially focused on the estimating and quotation side of projects, with a clear opportunity to develop into lighting scheme building and, ultimately, a more senior technical role as your knowledge and experience grow.

• Take confirmed lighting schemes and project scopes and turn them into complete, accurate quotation packages.

• Prepare quotations using internal pricing systems and established pricing structures.

• Carry out detailed take-offs from technical drawings, including luminaire quantities, LED tape lengths, lighting controls and accessories.

• Ensure all pricing is accurate, including alternative products and value-engineering options where required.

• Prepare supporting documentation, including lighting schedules, datasheets, drawing references, assumptions and exclusions.

• Tailor quotation packages to suit individual contractors and project specifications.

• Manage quotation revisions and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.

• Check all quotation packages for accuracy and completeness before submission.

• Maintain accurate project records and keep internal systems and project documentation up to date.

• Assist with the handover of successful projects to the operations team, ensuring all agreed specifications and details are carried through correctly.

• Work collaboratively with the lighting design and sales teams to ensure a smooth and efficient project process.

Essential Experience:

• Previous estimating or quoting experience within lighting, electrical, M&E or building services.

• Confidence reading construction and technical drawings in PDF and CAD formats.

• Experience carrying out accurate quantity take-offs.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Ability to manage multiple live projects and work effectively to deadlines.

• Good written communication skills.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

• Full-time, office-based position in the Bedfordshire region.

• Monday to Friday working week.

• Opportunity to join an established and growing lighting business.

• Supportive team environment with close working relationships across sales and technical departments.

• Genuine opportunity for career progression and technical development.

If you have experience in estimating, quoting or project coordination within the lighting, electrical or building services sectors and are interested in exploring your next opportunity, I would be keen to hear from you.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially. Please contact me directly for further information or to arrange an initial conversation.

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