David Phillips FF&E is a specialist contracting business actively engaged in the PBSA, BTR and Later Living markets and has been trading for over 10 years. The core team comprises sales, design, estimating, procurement and project/site management personnel, with installation services provided via a select group of third-party contractors who have worked on behalf of the business for many years.
Job Overview:
The Estimator's main duties will include creating commercial cost estimates in a timely manner, preparing submission documents, supporting the preparation of internal and external reports, and maintaining cost information in the estimating database.
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend pre- and post-tender meetings as required
* Undertake cost estimating activities as part of bid preparation process
* Support the implementation of the supply partnering strategy
* Arrange and conduct internal Bid Reviews as required
* Help create and maintain current costing information
* Prepare materials for internal handover on successful securing of contracts
* Use and help improve estimating tools/templates/processes/procedures
* Source reliable, bespoke suppliers for non-standard product costs
* Act as bid lead for allocated projects
* Manage client information
* Chase for missing information (RFI)
Key Metrics:
* Delivery of budgeted pipeline targets
* Revenue and profit delivery
* Estimating accuracy (versus contract sum analysis at project start)
* Compliance with customer requirements
Competences:
* Relationship management
* Organisational skills
* Presentational skills
* Appetite to learn
* Oral and written communication
* High competence in numeracy
* Understanding technical specifications and drawings
* Relevant regulatory knowledge
* Problem solving and decision making
* Results focused
* Flexibility
* Ownership
* Proficient in MS Office
* Compulsion for closure
Qualifications & Experience:
* 2 A Levels at A or B Grades (one preferably Maths related)
* Exposure to commercial negotiation
* Experience working in a team environment
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
* Bachelor’s degree in Design/Engineering/QS
* Knowledge of FF&E
* Knowledge of construction
* Ability to travel and visit clients and sites in progress
Benefits:
Employee discounts platform, discounted gym memberships, life assurance policy, health cash plan, 24/7 access to a GP, cycle to work scheme, SMART Pension scheme, employee assistance program, 2 paid volunteer days, and staff discount on David Phillips Furniture.
In addition to the above, we offer 33 days annual leave rising with service to 38 days, alongside enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave, paid leave for IVF, miscarriage, and menopause.
Equal Opportunities:
David Phillips is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Important Notice:
David Phillips does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site and shall not be liable for any fees arising from such actions.
Job Details:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Management
* Industries: Furniture, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
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