AV Commercial Estimator

AV Commercial Estimator Location: Ashford, Kent (Hybrid) Salary: Salary bracket is open depending on experience The Role This is a senior position reporting directly to the senior leadership team. Working closely with the leadership team, you'll be responsible for producing accurate quotations, tender documentation, and pricing for a range of complex audio visual projects. This role will suit someone with a solid understanding of AV or construction estimating, strong commercial acumen, and the confidence to build supplier relationships and negotiate pricing. Key Responsibilities - Produce accurate, commercially strong cost estimates and proposal documents across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors. - Prepare quotations and pricing opportunities accurately using WeQuote. - Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender packs. - Manage procurement and build relationships with key suppliers – negotiating prices to increase project margins - Source and compare supplier quotes, confirming lead times and product availability. - Produce BOMs and bid/tender documentation. - Verify lead times and product availability. - Factor in risk allowances, overheads, and preliminaries when estimating. - Actively tracking tender pipeline activity. - Attend occasional site visits. - Support leadership team in meetings, interviews, and commercial negotiations. Requirements - Minimum 3 years' estimating experience within audio visual, M&E or an electrical contracting environment. Residential AV experience would be highly beneficial. - Strong financial awareness with the ability to price projects competitively whilst protecting margins. - Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. - Knowledge of Wave, Quote, DTools, or similar estimating software. - Full UK Driving License. Package - Competitive salary – left open for the right candidate if justified by experience. - Hybrid working - 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown. - Quarterly bonuses - Ongoing training and development How to Apply Submit your application or contact Jake Voisey on the details provided. SER-IN JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-12