Estimator

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative specialist firm in Leeds is seeking a passionate Estimator to join their team. This role involves analyzing designs and producing costings for bespoke projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of estimating experience, advanced Excel skills, and a collaborative spirit. If you're excited about innovative projects, apply now.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience within Estimating.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• A genuine passion for bringing innovative designs to life.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to liaise with designers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and concept designs to produce costings.
• Calculate material, labour, subcontractor, and logistical costs.
• Work closely with designers and sales team via virtual calls.
• Ensure all quotations are robust with clear qualifications and exclusions noted.
• Manage the ordering and coordination of material samples for presentations.
• Handover costings to the sales team and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Thrive in an ever-changing environment with evolving client requirements.

Job description

Our client has decades of experience within their field and are an award-winning specialist in creating high-end products for prestigious clients across their various sectors.

They don't do ordinary. They bring weird and wonderful concepts to life and their close-knit team are super passionate about what they do. They pride themselves on their collaborative and supportive culture.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and detail-oriented Estimator to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical mindset who enjoys working with clients within a fast-paced, creative environment where no two projects are the same.

You will be the crucial link between concept design and reality, producing accurate and competitive costings for incredible bespoke pieces and installation works on projects based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse drawings and concept designs (which can often be complex) to produce comprehensive costings.
• Calculate all material, labour, subcontractor, and logistical costs for bespoke packages.
• Work closely with the designers and sales team via virtual calls to clarify project details, suggest solutions, and guide clients through changes.
• Ensure all quotations are robust, with clear qualifications and exclusions noted.
• Manage the ordering and coordination of material samples for client presentations.
• Hand over costings seamlessly to the sales team and provide support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Thrive in an ever-changing environment where client requirements can evolve daily.

The Person

• Essential: 1-2 years of experience within Estimating.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is non-negotiable; you will use it all day, every day.
• A genuine passion for bringing innovative designs to life.
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing situation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with designers and clients.
• A team player who is excited to join the close-knit, passionate team and match their enthusiasm for exceptional projects.

Ready to Apply?

If you are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning projects and have the passion and foundational skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV ASAP - our client is recruiting NOW so do not delay getting in touch.