Estimator – Lighting Control Solutions
Office-based, High Wycombe | Permanent, Full-Time
Up to £28,000 p.a.
09:00 – 17:00 Mon-Fri
Are you a meticulous and commercially aware Estimator who enjoys working with technical detail and driving projects forward from the very start? We’re recruiting for a leading lighting control specialist seeking a confident Estimator to join their fast-paced, collaborative commercial team. This role would suit someone who thrives in a structured, office-based environment and is motivated by deadlines and detail.
Who You’ll Be Working With
Our client is a well-established business at the forefront of smart lighting systems. Since 2002, they’ve delivered intelligent lighting control solutions across high-profile commercial and public-sector projects. With all project delivery managed in-house — from CAD and software to on-site commissioning — they’re trusted for their technical expertise and integrity.
What You’ll Be Doing – Turning Specifications Into Solutions
You’ll play a key role in managing incoming project enquiries and preparing quotations that are technically sound, commercially viable, and delivered on time. Your attention to detail and structured mindset will ensure that all tender responses align with drawings, technical submissions and client expectations.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:
• Preparing accurate, timely quotations
• Managing the quotations inbox and delegating actions where needed
• Reporting on enquiries and helping develop bid strategies with the sales team
• Maintaining the internal EMS (Enquiry Management System), ensuring all data is current
• Producing project-specific documentation such as technical submissions and schematics
• Processing orders and preparing for internal project handovers
• Uploading project data to the company Vault and participating in handover meetings
• Attending weekly estimating meetings with the sales and commercial teams
What You’ll Need to Succeed – Precision, Focus & Commercial Awareness
We’re looking for someone who can confidently handle deadlines, think analytically, and support commercial projects with clarity and care.
You’ll need to filter distractions in an open-plan environment and remain focused on managing multiple active enquiries.
Key Attributes We’re Looking For:
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and stay calm under pressure
• Organised, diligent and reliable
• Commercially minded with strong analytical thinking
• Good communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working across departments and with external stakeholders
• A technical qualification or aptitude to understand product characteristics
Your Background – What You Bring to the Table
• Proficient with MS Office and/or estimating software
• Able to read technical drawings, schematics and develop accurate cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Ideally educated to HND level (contract tendering, estimating, construction, surveying)
OR
o A degree in Engineering, Accounting or related field
o Relevant experience in an Estimator role within a technical environment
Why Join This Team? – Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare plan
• Life insurance cover
• Company pension scheme
• Structured training & development
• 35-hour work week
• Clear progression opportunities in a stable, values-led company
Apply Now
If you’re an Estimator ready to take ownership of your work and enjoy being part of a trusted technical team, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for a confidential chat.
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