PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
MBP is a leading supplier of specialist building products and solutions to the UK construction industry. We are committed to delivering technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and high-quality products to contractors, developers, architects, and specification teams across a wide range of projects.
We are seeking an experienced Architectural Ironmongery Estimator to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate quotations, interpreting project specifications, and producing ironmongery schedules for timber door set packages across a variety of construction projects.
CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday 08:00-17:00) Flexibility is required to meet demand
CONTRACTED TERM: Permanent
REPORTING TO: Office Manager
NUMBER OF REPORTS: 0
LOCATION: Great Bridge ( Occasionally, you could be required to travel to other sites across the UK)
ENVIRONMENT: Office Based
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
· Review architectural drawings, door schedules, specifications, and tender documentation.
· Prepare detailed and accurate architectural ironmongery quotations for projects throughout the UK construction market.
· Specify appropriate architectural ironmongery solutions for timber door sets, ensuring compliance with project requirements, fire regulations, accessibility standards, and relevant British Standards.
· Produce comprehensive ironmongery schedules using industry-standard scheduling software.
· Liaise with architects, contractors, door set manufacturers, suppliers, and internal sales teams to clarify project requirements and value engineering opportunities.
· Source product pricing and technical information from leading architectural ironmongery manufacturers.
· Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
· Identify opportunities for alternative product solutions and value-engineered options.
· Maintain accurate records of quotations, schedules, revisions, and project correspondence.
· Support the sales team during project negotiations and order conversion activities.
· Keep up to date with changes in construction regulations, building standards, and industry best practices.
….and any other duties required to support the achievement of the Company’s objectives
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Proven experience in an estimating role within the architectural ironmongery sector.
· Demonstrable experience specifying and scheduling architectural ironmongery for timber door sets within the UK construction market.
· Strong understanding of architectural ironmongery products including Hinges, Locks and latches, Door closers, Exit hardware, Access control hardware, Door furniture, Seals and accessories
· Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction tender documents.
· Knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards relating to fire doors, accessibility, and door hardware.
· Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and organisational skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Highly organised and detail-oriented.
· Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Team player with a proactive approach.
· Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
· GAI (Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) Diploma Holder or working towards qualification.
· Experience using industry scheduling software (Intec Systems).
· Understanding of door set manufacturing and certification requirements.
· Experience working with contractors, architects, and main contractors on commercial construction projects.
What MBP Offers
· Competitive salary based on experience.
· Company pension scheme.
· Company Sick Pay
· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
· Support towards GAI qualifications where applicable.
· Opportunity to work on prestigious and high-profile construction projects across the UK.
· Career progression within a growing and successful business.ompany Sick Pay
No Agencies Please
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
