Commercial Assistant - Estimating & Planning

Broadwood Resources; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring contractor in Winsford is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join the Planning & Estimating Team. The successful candidate will create accurate plans, issue quotations, and work in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong mathematical and analytical skills, proficient in MS Office. This full-time role offers competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Profit sharing

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in estimating and planning.

Responsibilities

• Tendering for new business using accurate plans.
• Planning from measurements to produce cost-effective solutions.
• Issuing quotations to clients for flooring and interiors.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong mathematical skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Confident communication skills

Strong administration skills

MS Office knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

Masterpiece or equivalent software

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays plus additional Christmas shutdown
• Free on-site parking
• Profit sharing
• A great place to work in a forward-thinking business
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme

Company Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Assistant with estimating and planning experience to progress their career with a leading flooring contractor, with offices located across England. To support continuing business growth the successful candidate will join the Planning & Estimating Team at their Head Office in Winsford.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Commercial Assistant will work within the Planning & Estimating Team alongside the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for the following:

• Tendering for new business using scaled drawings to create accurate and efficient plans which are translated into a pricing matrix
• Planning efficiently from measurements or working drawings to produce cost-effective solutions and plans
• Correctly issuing quotations to clients and customers for flooring and interiors

Essential Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising and multi-tasking effectively
• Strong mathematical and planning skills
• A strong analytical mind set with the ability to remain focused
• Good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills, using your initiative to overcome obstacles
• Confident communication skills and strong administration skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel
• Knowledge of Masterpiece or equivalent software experience preferred

Schedule

This role is full time, Monday - Friday/37.75 hours per week with an immediate start date for the successful candidate

Location

Winsford

Apply today!