My client is 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:
1. Estimating projects from either initial design or for re-installation.
2. Liaising with the Sales Team on costing handover, ensuring all relevant information has been provided, and there is a clear understanding of any intricacies.
3. Using internal software to produce internal costing sheets, which will be used by Project Management and Accounts to monitor and manage project spend.
4. Managing workload on a daily basis to ensure the Clients deadline and the complexity of the design are considered and expectations are realistic.
5. Developing an understanding, through regular and consistent meetings & communication, of upcoming costings due to be required and ensuring workload / deadlines are considered.
6. Supporting and advising on designs; analysing for, amongst other things, cost effectiveness against budget and practicability of manufacture and installation.
7. Supporting the Creative Director as necessary and assisting with his workload when absent.
Skills and Experience:
1. Experience of the joinery industry.
2. Experience of estimating, ideally bespoke projects, using estimating software (e.g. Smartsheet).
3. Team player with good communication skills.
4. Personable: ability to work with a small team and inter-department.
5. Able to format and report information clearly and constructively.
6. Multitask: coordinate multiple projects and prioritise time accordingly.
7. Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
8. Experience of working within a small business so understands dynamics.
Key Skills & Attributes:
1. Displays honesty & integrity.
2. Reliable, with good timekeeping.
3. Ability to multi-task.
4. Solid written and verbal communication skills.
5. High attention to detail.
6. Organisational skills.
7. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Research skills.
9. Analytical skills.
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