Job Description:

My client are recruiting for an Estimator within glazing or joinery 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