Don Madge
Estimator
Gosfoth,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Experienced and effective member of any office environment Extremely competent and effective manager, Supervisor with excellent interpersonal skills. Considerable experience in supervision, training and project management. Over 35 years computer and CAD experience including 25 years’ experience in Supervision/junior management, training staff and colleagues to achieve challenging targets in a highly competitive environment. Consistently exceed required targets. Proven Leadership skills involving supervising, developing and motivating teams to achieve their full potential. Have the proven ability to maximise performance against targets and objectives through developing and motivating team members. Able to operate on own initiative as well as be a key and valued team member. Excellent communicator coupled with an ability to actively manage change. Ability to solve problems in a prompt and professional manner. Excellent organisational skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards with the view to increase profits and drive down business costs. Excellent negotiating skills. Display a positive and professional attitude.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimating Manager (Remote)
Bryant Precision
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed largest project, ‘Plumbstead’, valued at £1.00 million.
- Utilised specialist software to produce project-specific quotations, drawings for issue with quotations, and section details for aluminium curtain walling, rooflights, windows, and doors.
- Participated in design review meetings to advise clients on cost-effective solutions for project glazing requirements.
- Attending project handover meetings with the design team, reviewing each project in detail, discussing possible design issues, access issues etc.
- Established estimating department to ensure readiness for ISO 9001 compliance audit.
- General set up of estimating office to ensure correct procedures are adopted within the supply only business.
- Specialising in systems including Reynaers Aluminium Systems, Schuco UK, Kawneer and Seniors Architectural.
- In office support for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products.
Estimating Manager
Alban Ltd
Irvine
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Liaised with clients to clarify project requirements and provided expert advice on product performance, glazing photometric data, and acoustic performance data, enhancing client understanding and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with Chairman and Managing Director to streamline project management processes and optimise in-house structures, aligning improvements with team objectives.
- Supported teams during implementations and produced clear instructions outlining changes.
- Helped clients enhance internal structures and improve handling of current and potential problems.
- Crafted solutions to reoccurring issues by analysing root causes.
Estimating Manager
PSP Aluminium/PSP Design
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Supervised junior staff, facilitating development and enhancing skills and productivity.
- Liaised with clients to discuss project-specific requirements and provided expert advice on product performance, glazing photometric data, and acoustic performance data.
- Project specific items such as ‘The Corniche’ (London). Which is A development of bespoke luxury apartments with the Penthouses selling in excess of £4,000.000.00 Net.
- White City (London) a project of bespoke apartments where to complexity of the construction was to such an extent the main contractor had the responsibility of installing the largest self-supporting ‘cantilever roof top pool in Europe.
- This project was achieved utilising the Aluprof UK suite of products as a direct alternative to the specified systems to ensure thermal performance and acoustic performance of the proposed units.
- ‘Canada Water’ (London) a project of bespoke apartments where to complexity of the construction was to such an extent the main contractor had the responsibility of installing some the largest self-supporting ‘cantilever Aluminium Planters and Bespoke Extruded Fins Which Were Extruded Over Several sections and assembled on site to help achieve the overall aesthetic appearance.
- This project was achieved utilising the Technal UK suite of products in an attempt to overall reduce the carbon footprint of the project as the extrusions were fabricated from the ‘Reduxa’billit which is the Technal/Hydro latest offering to the market as it offers a 95% reduction in carbon emissions.
- The assistance of Technal/Hydro on this project was such that the final project was delivered on budget for a fee of £2.5 million pounds (Excluding the specified large glass units to the) Lift and Slide Doors.
- Utilised specialist software to generate project-specific quotations and drawings for aluminium curtain walling, windows, and doors, delivering projects valued at £2.2 million for Middlewood Locks (Manchester), £1.0 million for Brighton University campus, and £1.0 million for Salisbury Square (London).
- Largest projects to date have included Brighton University Campus (Circa £2.10 million, Middlewood locks (Manchester) £2.40 million and White City (London) £1.80 million.
- Project costs provided on a supply only basis and excluded installation labour and provision for glass units.
- Specialising in systems including Aluprof UK, Kawneer Aluminium Systems (part of the Arconic group of companies), Reynaers Aluminium Systems, Schuco UK and Raico UK.
- Attending design review meetings to discuss/advise clients on most economical solutions to their project glazing requirements.
- Attending pre-start meetings to discuss/agree project programme scheduling.
- Administered received orders and managed project-specific job files. received, set up project specific job files, and issued pro forma invoices and personal guarantee letters.
- Attending project hand over meetings with the design team, reviewing each project in detail, discussing possible design issues, access issues etc.
- In office support for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products.
Estimator/Sales Co-ordinator
Hadrian Architectural Glazing Systems Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Liaised with existing and potential clients to discuss project-specific requirements and provide advice on product performance and glazing photometric data, enhancing client understanding.
- Attended design review meetings to advise clients on economical solutions for project glazing requirements, ensuring alignment with budget and project goals.
- Using specialist software to help produce project-specific quotations, drawings for issue with quotations and section details (if requested) for Aluminium framed Curtain Walling, Rooflights, Windows and Doors.
- Focused on providing expertise in various architectural systems, including Senior Architectural Systems Ltd, Smarts Systems, Kawneer Aluminium Systems, and Metal Technology Systems. from Senior Architectural Systems Ltd, Smarts Systems, Kawneer Aluminium Systems and Metal Technology Systems.
- Administered received orders, set up project-specific job files, and issued pro forma invoices and personal guarantee letters to streamline project initiation.
- Attending pre-start meetings to discuss/agree project programme scheduling.
- Attending project hand over meetings with the design team, reviewing each project in detail, discussing possible design issues, access issues etc.
- Provided office support for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products, assisting team members with software-related tasks and troubleshooting. for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products.
Export Co-Ordinator/Specialist Glazing Estimator/Project Co-ordinator
Xtralite Rooflights Limited
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Liaised with clients to identify project-specific requirements, advising on product performance and glazing photometric data, ensuring accurate distribution of fabricated materials to Dubai and Thailand.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development and implementation of feedback mechanisms and service improvements.
- Maintained accurate documentation to meet programme requirements and contractual obligations.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, informing strategic planning and decision-making.
CAD Supervisor/Draughtsman (contract)
Central Employment
01.2004 - 01.2005
Engineering CAD Technician/Electrical Designer (Trainee)
Laing O Rourke
01.2002 - 01.2004
Traffic Calming Design Technician (contract)
Newcastle City Council
01.2001 - 01.2002
Draughtsman (CAD) (contract)
VaTech Control and Protection
01.2000 - 01.2001
Draughtsman (CAD) (contract)
Cruickshanks Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2000
CAD Supervisor/Draughtsman (contract)
Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999
Freelance Trainer, AutoCAD 13,14 AutoCAD LT 95
IMASS
01.1997 - 12.1997
CAD Draughtsman (contract)
Contract Design Northern Limited
01.1996 - 01.1997
Lecturer in AutoCAD
Autodesk Premier Training Centre/Cleveland Tertiary College
01.1993 - 01.1996
Scientific Technician/Surveyor
British Coal Opencast
01.1989 - 01.1993
Draughtsman
Be-Modern Limited
01.1981 - 01.1989
Education
CWCT - CWCT Facades, CWCT, Windows and Firerated Products
University of Bath
01-2018
Certificate of Higher Education - AutoCAD 2000 Trainer and Certificate, AutoCAD Release 14 Trainers Certificate, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-01, Two Dimensional Draughting & Design, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-03, Three Dimensional Draughting & Design, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-04, Customisation and System Management, College Certificates in: Solid Modelling using AutoCAD, Image Rendering using AutoCAD, 3D Studio Image Rendering and Manipulation
IMASS Autodesk Premier Training Centre
Redcar/CLevelandSkills
- Specialist estimating software
- Schucal
- Kawneer Pro
- Reynaer Pro
- Orgadata
- Computer operating systems
- DOS
- Windows 31
- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Windows XP
- Windows NT35
- Windows NT4
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- CAD software
- AutoCAD
- Microstation
Custom
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Relocation: Full driving licence
Timeline
Estimating Manager (Remote)
Bryant Precision
06.2023 - 08.2025
Estimating Manager
Alban Ltd
03.2023 - 06.2023
Estimating Manager
PSP Aluminium/PSP Design
08.2016 - 12.2022
Estimator/Sales Co-ordinator
Hadrian Architectural Glazing Systems Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2016
Export Co-Ordinator/Specialist Glazing Estimator/Project Co-ordinator
Xtralite Rooflights Limited
01.2005 - 01.2011
CAD Supervisor/Draughtsman (contract)
Central Employment
01.2004 - 01.2005
Engineering CAD Technician/Electrical Designer (Trainee)
Laing O Rourke
01.2002 - 01.2004
Traffic Calming Design Technician (contract)
Newcastle City Council
01.2001 - 01.2002
Draughtsman (CAD) (contract)
VaTech Control and Protection
01.2000 - 01.2001
Draughtsman (CAD) (contract)
Cruickshanks Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2000
CAD Supervisor/Draughtsman (contract)
Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999
Freelance Trainer, AutoCAD 13,14 AutoCAD LT 95
IMASS
01.1997 - 12.1997
CAD Draughtsman (contract)
Contract Design Northern Limited
01.1996 - 01.1997
Lecturer in AutoCAD
Autodesk Premier Training Centre/Cleveland Tertiary College
01.1993 - 01.1996
Scientific Technician/Surveyor
British Coal Opencast
01.1989 - 01.1993
Draughtsman
Be-Modern Limited
01.1981 - 01.1989
CWCT - CWCT Facades, CWCT, Windows and Firerated Products
University of Bath
Certificate of Higher Education - AutoCAD 2000 Trainer and Certificate, AutoCAD Release 14 Trainers Certificate, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-01, Two Dimensional Draughting & Design, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-03, Three Dimensional Draughting & Design, City & Guilds AutoCAD 4351-04, Customisation and System Management, College Certificates in: Solid Modelling using AutoCAD, Image Rendering using AutoCAD, 3D Studio Image Rendering and Manipulation
IMASS Autodesk Premier Training Centre