Meet the Team
Sophie Hurst
Managing Director
With nearly two decades of experience in construction software, Sophie has played a key role in helping businesses embrace technology to improve efficiency and performance. Having started her career in customer support, she brings a deep understanding of customer needs and the practical realities of the construction industry.
As Managing Director, Sophie leads the strategic direction of esti-mate, ensuring the business continues to innovate, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and support contractors across the UK.
Jacqui Siwek
Sales & Account Management
Jacqui has spent more than 40 years working within the construction industry and has been a trusted member of the esti-mate team for over two decades.
As the first point of contact for many prospective customers, Jacqui helps businesses find the right solution for their estimating needs. She also works closely with existing customers, providing ongoing account support and ensuring they continue to get maximum value from the software.
Matthew Crowther
Support & Implementation Consultant
Matthew combines hands-on construction industry experience with extensive product knowledge to help customers achieve successful outcomes from day one.
Whether supporting new implementations or providing day-to-day guidance, he works closely with customers to ensure they can confidently use esti-mate to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and save valuable time.
Matt Dineen
Support & QA Manager
With more than 20 years of software support experience, Matt leads the team responsible for delivering responsive, knowledgeable assistance to esti-mate customers.
He also oversees quality assurance, ensuring every update and enhancement meets the high standards our customers expect. His focus is on providing a reliable, seamless experience that helps users stay productive and confident in their software.
Gary Cassinelli
Head of Development
Gary leads the development team responsible for shaping the future of esti-mate.
With over 25 years of experience across the software development lifecycle, he works closely with customers and internal teams to transform industry feedback into practical, innovative features. His goal is simple: build software that helps contractors estimate more efficiently and win more work.
Nicky Kidd
Product Manager
Nicky brings extensive experience in customer support, product leadership, and software strategy.
Working closely with customers, industry stakeholders, and the development team, she helps define the future direction of esti-mate. Her focus is on ensuring the platform continues to evolve in line with customer needs while delivering intuitive tools that support better estimating and business performance.
Working Together For Your Success
At esti-mate, we’re more than a software provider. We’re a team committed to helping construction professionals estimate with confidence, improve efficiency, and grow their businesses.
Whether you’re exploring esti-mate for the first time or have been a customer for years, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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