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Job summary
Wernick Modular Hire in Cannock is seeking an meticulous Estimator with a deep understanding of building regulations in modular construction. You will price and present comprehensive quotation documents for rental opportunities, supporting the sales team and collaborating across production and site teams.
The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail and proven estimating or CAD experience within the modular building industry.
Qualifications
- Experience in estimating or CAD design within modular/building industries.
- Strong understanding of building regulations and industry best practices.
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities for pricing and cost build-ups.
- Ability to prepare clear quotations and proposals reflecting client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Review enquiries and tender documents to identify requirements and prepare sales proposals.
- Prepare accurate rental quotations from information, schedules and pricing assumptions.
- Compile quantities, schedules and cost build-ups for quotations.
- Obtain subcontractor quotations and select suitable options for estimates.
- Understand modular building tech, layout, site constraints and scope boundaries.
- Prepare clear sales proposals reflecting pricing assumptions and exclusions.
- Support Sales, factory production and site teams with quotation information.
- Read and understand tender documents and client information.
- Manage workload and meet quotation deadlines.
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Job description
Are you a meticulous Estimator with a deep understanding of building regulations within the modular building industry? Wernick Modular Hire, a proud part of the Wernick Group, invites you to join our thriving team in Cannock.
As the UK's largest and longest-established provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, Wernick Group has been a leader since 1934. Our family-run business has achieved remarkable growth, doubling its turnover in the last five years, a testament to our dedicated workforce and unwavering commitment to excellence.
In this pivotal Estimator role, you will play a crucial part in our sales process, supporting the team by accurately pricing and presenting comprehensive quote documents for rental opportunities. We are seeking a proactive and numerate individual who can manage all aspects of estimating, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is eager to continuously develop their skills. Join us and contribute to our legacy of quality and innovation.
Review client enquiries, concept information and tender documents to identify requirements and prepare a suitable sales proposal.
Prepare accurate rental quotations from enquiry information, schedules, specifications and agreed pricing assumptions.
Compile bills of quantities, schedules of materials and cost build-ups needed to produce clear and accurate quotations.
Obtain subcontractor quotations for relevant work packages, review scope and exclusions, and include the most suitable quotation within the estimate.
Understand technical information relating to modular buildings, including building layout, site constraints, specification requirements and scope boundaries.
Prepare clear sales proposals that reflect client requirements, pricing assumptions, exclusions and the relevant Wernick products and services.
Support Sales, factory production, project control and site teams with quotation information, handover details and clarification where required.
Read and understand technical documentation, including tender documents, specifications, schedules and client enquiry information.
Manage workload effectively in a busy office environment, follow direction from senior managers and meet agreed quotation deadlines.
Clarify enquiry information with the Sales team, client contacts and internal departments to confirm scope, exclusions, assumptions and programme requirements before pricing.
Maintain accurate quotation records, cost information and supporting documents so that pricing decisions are traceable and easy to review.
Proven experience in an estimating or CAD design role, ideally within the modular building or construction industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of building regulations and industry best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for accuracy, with a proven ability to identify and rectify discrepancies in design work and tender documents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with sales, estimating, and production teams.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, capable of adapting designs and pricing based on feedback and regulatory updates.
Strong organisational and time management skills, enabling efficient handling of multiple projects in a busy office environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn new technologies.
A collaborative mindset, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service), with options to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days.
Christmas Shutdown and an early finish on Fridays.
Cycle to work scheme.
Group pension and annual salary review every January.
Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) and Personal Accident Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Employee assistance programme.
Comprehensive training and progression opportunities.
Join a secure, family-run company with over 90 years of trading history.
Open-door policy and an Employee Referral scheme.
Access to a benefits scheme with discounted retailers and a Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
Opportunity to contribute ideas directly through our MD/CEO suggestion scheme.
Wernick Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for interviews; please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible if you require any.
Please note: We are unable to sponsor employment of international workers for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
The Wernick Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
- Excellent Timekeeping
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Relative experience in a similar role in the modular building industry
- Experience as an Estimator.
- Deep understanding of building regulations within the modular building industry.
- Ability to accurately price and present comprehensive quote documents for rental opportunities.
- Demonstrated proactivity in a professional setting.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Ability to manage all aspects of estimating.
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