Door Kits Estimator

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of doors and windows is seeking a Door Kits Estimator to join their team in Sheffield, UK. This role involves preparing cost estimates for House Builders, interpreting architectural drawings, and providing customer support. Successful candidates will have previous experience in the building industry and excellent IT skills, especially in Excel. The company offers a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of relevant building regulations, products, enquiries, orders and estimating preferred.
• Excellent IT skills for analysis and a good working knowledge of Excel would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for House Builders.
• Interpret architectural drawings to ensure technical accuracy.
• Liaise with internal sales teams and customers to clarify requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all quotes and correspondence.
• Participate in handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from quote to order.

Job description

Overview

Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and DoorSets, we’re looking for a Door Kits Estimator to join our existing team. Working from our site in Sheffield UK you will support the Sales and Operations teams producing accurate, timely, and commercially viable quotations for standard and bespoke commercial door sets.

Responsibilities

• Quotation Preparation
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for House Builders, including materials, hardware, and labour.
  • Apply pricing structures and margin targets in line with company policy.
• Technical Review
  • Interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy.
  • Identify and resolve any inconsistencies or missing information in customer documentation.
• Customer and Sales Support
  • Liaise with internal sales teams and customers to clarify requirements and provide technical input.
  • Respond to quote‑related queries and provide revisions as needed.
• Documentation and Record‑Keeping
  • Maintain accurate records of all quotes, revisions, and correspondence.
  • Ensure all documentation is stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaboration and Handover
  • Participate in handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from quote to order.
  • Communicate clearly with scheduling and production teams to align expectations.
• Contribute to the development of estimating tools, templates, and pricing databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Product and Industry Knowledge
  • Stay informed about product developments, industry standards, and regulatory changes.
  • Attend training sessions and technical briefings as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of relevant building regulations, products, enquiries, orders and estimating preferred.
• Previous experience of the building industry would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of working directly with customers.
• Excellent IT skills for analysis and a good working knowledge of Excel would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of working within specific guidelines and to set timescales and deadlines.
• Previous experience with Salesforce preferred.

What you’ll need to succeed

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.