About the Role
We are an actively growing glazing company and are looking for an experienced Window & Door Estimator / Order Processor to join our team in Queenborough, Kent.
This is an important role within the business, working closely with our sales, installation and supplier teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate quotations for our sales team and then processing and ordering confirmed work through to our suppliers.
We are looking for someone with genuine technical knowledge and previous experience within the window and door industry. You must have experience working with both uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, as well as previous experience in estimating, pricing and ordering.
A key part of the role will be the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identify exactly what is required, accurately price the products and then place the correct orders with our suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings, architectural drawings and specifications
- Identifying the required windows, doors, glass, hardware and associated ancillaries from drawings and specifications
- Accurately pricing windows and doors from construction drawings and specifications
- Producing accurate quotations for our sales team using our estimating software
- Converting approved quotations into accurate orders
- Ordering windows, doors, glass, hardware and ancillaries directly from drawings and specifications
- Checking dimensions, opening sizes, configurations, colours, finishes, glass specifications, hardware and other technical requirements
- Identifying discrepancies, omissions or technical issues within drawings and specifications and raising queries where necessary
- Liaising with suppliers to confirm technical details, pricing, lead times and manufacturing requirements
- Checking supplier order acknowledgements against the original quotation, drawings and specifications
- Managing supplier queries and resolving technical or ordering issues
- Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with our suppliers
- Liaising with our sales and installation teams to resolve technical and ordering queries
- Ensuring quotations and orders are accurate and processed within the required timescales
- Maintaining accurate records of quotations, orders and supplier correspondence
- Supporting the wider team with technical knowledge and product advice when required
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within the window, door or glazing industry
- Proven experience estimating and pricing uPVC and aluminium windows and doors
- Previous experience ordering windows, doors, glass and associated products
- Excellent ability to read and interpret construction and architectural drawings and specifications
- Ability to accurately price and order windows and doors directly from drawings and specifications
- Strong technical knowledge of window and door systems
- Good understanding of dimensions, configurations, glass specifications, hardware, colours, finishes and ancillaries
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong computer skills and confidence using industry-specific software
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple quotations and orders
- Ability to work effectively within a busy and growing business
Desirable Experience
- Window Designer
- LogiKal
- CAD
- Experience reading architectural drawings and window schedules
- Knowledge of different uPVC and aluminium window and door systems
- Good understanding of glass specifications and glass ordering
- Knowledge of hardware, profiles, accessories and other glazing ancillaries
- Experience working with multiple window and door manufacturers/suppliers
The Person
We are looking for someone who is technically minded, organised, reliable and highly accurate, with genuine experience within the window and door industry.
You should be able to take a set of construction drawings and specifications, understand what is required, identify the correct products and specifications, accurately price the work and then ensure the correct products are ordered from our suppliers.
You will need to have a good understanding of how windows and doors are specified, manufactured and installed, and be confident identifying potential issues before an order is placed.
As you will be dealing with suppliers on a regular basis, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong supplier relationships are essential.
This is a technical estimating and order-processing position, so a strong understanding of windows and doors is essential. We are not simply looking for someone with general estimating or administration experience.
Experience with Window Designer and/or LogiKal would be highly beneficial, although this is not essential for the right candidate. CAD experience would also be an advantage.
About Us
We are an actively growing glazing company with an expanding workload and exciting opportunities ahead.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced industry professional to join a growing business and play an important role in its continued development.
As the company grows, there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to take on additional responsibility and develop their role within the business.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Office-based role in Queenborough, Kent
- Immediate start available
- Monday–Friday working
- Opportunity to join an actively growing company
- Varied role covering estimating, technical work, purchasing and order processing
- Opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibility
- Friendly and professional working environment
Apply Now
If you have previous experience estimating and ordering uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, have strong technical knowledge and are confident working from construction drawings and specifications, we would love to hear from you.
Immediate start available.
Please send your CV along with a brief summary of your experience and current salary expectations.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
