Contract Design Estimator

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen

Free annual eye tests as well as a贡献to

Refer a friend scheme

Quarterly bonus scheme

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is seeking a Contract Design Estimator to join our Head Office. The role focuses on designing and estimating kitchens for contracts sector, creating accurate cost estimates aligned with customer requirements and design specifications.

You will analyse drawings, prepare design packs, and collaborate with sales, production, and project control to meet deadlines. This permanent, office-based position emphasizes organisation and communication.

Qualifications

• Be creative and technical.
• Fantastic communication skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planner/CAD software.
• Proficient in reading architectural and kitchen drawings.
• Detail-oriented, budget-conscious, and knowledgeable in kitchen planning, installation, and regulations.
• Experience in high-volume plan creation.
• Estimating or prior design experience.

Responsibilities

• Support new and existing projects, including revisions and technical enquiries.
• Design and produce detailed kitchen layouts to generate accurate cost estimates, aligned with customer requirements and design specifications.
• Analyse project plans and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) to determine project costs.
• Compile and submit Design Approval packs to support the sales process.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations, standards, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Manage design modifications and associated cost adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate effectively with sales, production, project control, site managers, and clients.
• Participate in design review meetings with clients and sales teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal team members.
• Maintain up-to-date drawings and pricing data for accurate quoting and project control.

Skills

Creative

Technical

Reading Drawings

Communication

Tools

Planner/CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Design Estimator to join our team at our Head Office.

What Wren Offer

• Free onsite parking
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen after 1 year’s continuous employment
• Free annual eye tests as well as a contribution to new glasses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Quarterly bonus scheme

The purpose of this role is to effectively design and estimate kitchens to our contracts sector. The ideal candidate will be driven, enthusiastic and have high levels of organisational ability. This is a permanent, office-based position.

Main Responsibilities

• Support new and existing projects, including revisions and technical enquiries.
• Design and produce detailed kitchen layouts to generate accurate cost estimates, aligned with customer requirements and design specifications.
• Analyse project plans and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) to determine project costs.
• Compile and submit Design Approval packs to support the sales process.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations, standards, ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Manage design modifications and associated cost adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate effectively with sales, production, project control, site managers, and clients.
• Participate in design review meetings with clients and sales teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal team members.
• Maintain up-to-date drawings and pricing data for accurate quoting and project control.

You must comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities outlined within the Integrated Management System

About You

• Be creative and technical
• Fantastic communication skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planner/CAD software
• Proficient in reading architectural and kitchen drawings
• Detail-oriented, budget-conscious, and knowledgeable in kitchen planning, installation, and regulations
• Experience in high-volume plan creation
• Estimating or prior design experience

Applications are subject to a basic DBS check, convictions considered on a individual basis

About The Company

Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work! This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!