My client are recruiting for an Estimator who will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of our projects by providing accurate cost estimates and budget proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating within the joinery industry, excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.
Main Duties:
- Estimating projects from either initial design or for re-installation
- Liaising with the Sales Team on costing handover, ensuring all relevant information has been provided, and there is a clear understanding of any intricacies
- Using internal software to produce internal costing sheets, which will be used by Project Management and Accounts to monitor and manage project spend
- Managing workload on a daily basis to ensure the Clients deadline and the complexity of the design are considered and expectations are realistic
- Develop an understanding, through regular and consistent meetings & communication, of upcoming costings due to be required and ensure workload / deadlines are considered
- Support and advise on designs; analysing for, amongst other things, cost effectiveness against budget and practicability of manufacture and installation
- Supporting the Creative Director as necessary and assisting with his workload when absent
Skills and Experience
- Experience of the joinery industry.
- Experience of estimating, ideally bespoke projects, using estimating software. I.e Smartsheet s.
- Team player with good communication skills
- Personable: ability to work with a small team and inter-department
- Able to format and report information clearly and constructively
- Multitask: coordinate multiple projects and prioritise time accordingly
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience of working within a small business so understands dynamics
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Displays honesty & integrity
- Reliable, with good timekeeping
- Ability to multi-task
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Research skills
- Analytical skills