My client are recruiting for a specialist Joinery Estimator who will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of 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
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