Estimator

Forza is the leading UK manufacturer of bespoke timber doors and other timber products. With revenue of over £38m, our vision is to continue delivering double-digit revenue and profit growth. We are at an exciting stage of the company’s evolution, and now is a great time to join the business and help deliver our growth aspirations. We have a strong culture that values our people as being at the heart of our success.

The Estimator is responsible for reviewing enquiries, specifications, drawings and other project information to prepare accurate and competitive quotations. The role works closely with customers and internal teams to confirm requirements, resolve information gaps and ensure proposed solutions are technically appropriate, manufacturable and commercially viable. The Estimator also supports the Estimating Manager and Regional Sales Managers, maintains accurate quotation records and develops a strong working knowledge of Forza’s products and applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate, complete and timely quotations by reviewing customer enquiries, drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information.
• Identify missing, unclear or conflicting information and liaise with customers and relevant Forza colleagues to confirm the scope, assumptions, exclusions and technical requirements.
• Ensure quotations, revisions and supporting information are returned within agreed deadlines, escalating any risks to delivery or accuracy promptly.
• Work closely with Sales, Technical, Production Control and Manufacturing to ensure proposed products and solutions are practical, compliant, manufacturable and commercially viable.
• Support Regional Sales Managers with pricing, quotation revisions, project queries and customer requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience preparing estimates, quotations or tenders within a manufacturing, construction, joinery, doorset or building-products environment is desirable.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, schedules and customer requirements.
• Experience liaising with customers and cross-functional teams to obtain information and resolve technical or commercial queries.
• Experience managing multiple enquiries and priorities while working to demanding deadlines.
• Experience using estimating, CRM, ERP or other business systems would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Horsham RH13 8RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person