Senior Estimator (North West Based)
Location: Neston, Wirral (CH64 3RU)
Salary: Competitive + bonus & benefits
Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Estimator who’s ready to step up and lead on converting warm and hot leads – not just price jobs behind a desk.
At RED Systems, we deliver technically complex aluminium glazing, façades and curtain walling projects across the UK, working with major contractors and developers. Our 75% repeat business rate says a lot about how we operate – trusted, technically solid, and delivery-focused.
We’re debt-free, independently owned, and growing steadily with a secured pipeline through to 2027. You’ll be joining a stable business that backs its people, values initiative, and genuinely works as a team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the estimating process across a defined region
- Preparing accurate tenders and cost plans in line with our SOPs
- Building and maintaining relationships with key clients and supply chain partners
- Attending technical appraisals and client meetings
- Working closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial and Delivery teams
- Contributing to continuous improvement and CRM upkeep
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years' experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role
- Strong knowledge of glazing systems, curtain walling, or façades
- A commercial mindset with technical accuracy
- Excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills
- Familiarity with estimating tools like LogiKal and MS Office
- A track record of converting quality tenders into orders
- Full UK driving licence (occasional travel required)
- North West based, with the ability to attend our Wirral HQ a few times per week
Why Join RED Systems?
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Private medical & dental cover
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- On-site gym & wellbeing support
- Casual dress, great supportive team culture
- Career development and progression
Working Hours & Location
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Based at our Wirral HQ, with hybrid flexibility after onboarding
- North West location required for practical commuting
How to Apply
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis — hit apply and upload your CV, and if you meet the criteria above, we’ll be in touch to arrange a discovery call to learn more about you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Neston CH64 3RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- Our first stage is a short video interview on the Indeed platform. Please list any dates you're unavailable in the next 2–3 weeks.
- Do you have a full UK driving licence and a vehicle to commute to CH64 3RU at least 2 days per week?
Experience:
- Estimating: 5 years (required)
- Facades Estimating: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Neston CH64 3RU
Reference ID: REDSEJN0825