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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.
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