Contract Planning Estimator

Wren Kitchens; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen design firm in Stevenage is seeking a Contract Planning Estimator to join their team. This office-based position involves estimating project costs and ensuring designs meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills. Competitive salary offered based on experience. Perks include free onsite parking and a training budget.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff discount after 1 year

Individual training budget

Free annual eye tests

Refer a friend scheme

Quarterly bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Creative with a technical mindset.
• Fantastic communication skills are essential.
• Proficient at reading architectural and kitchen drawings.
• Detail-oriented and knowledgeable of kitchen installation regulations.
• Experience with high-volume plan creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs from plans and BOQs.
• Produce estimates to meet customer needs.
• Attend design reviews with clients.
• Ensure designs are compliant with regulations.
• Provide technical support to team members.

Skills

Creativity and technical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proficient in CAD software

Detail-oriented

Knowledgeable in kitchen planning

Estimating experience

Tools

Planner software

CAD software

Job description

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Planning Estimator to join the Wren family. What Wren Offer :

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

Wren is a fast-paced, innovative company built on people who drive the business forwards. 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 offering a competitive salary DOE.

Main Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs from plans and BOQs
• Produce estimates to meet design and customer needs
• Attend design reviews with clients and sales
• Submit Design Approval packs for sales
• Ensure designs meet requirements and deadlines, and are compliant with regulations and standards
• Provide technical support to team members
• Manage design changes and cost adjustments
• Process sales team POsSupport new and ongoing projects, revisions, and inquiries
• Coordinate with sales, production, project control, site managers, and clients
• Maintain current drawings and pricing for quotes and project control

In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.

About You

Skills :

• Be creative and have a technical brain
• 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
• Effective communicator with experience in high-volume plan creation
• Estimating or prior design experience