Joinery Estimator

Asper Recruitment; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Joinery Estimator to provide accurate cost estimates and budget proposals for projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the joinery industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Key duties include estimating projects, liaising with the Sales Team, and managing workload. This role is based in Hedge End, England.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating bespoke projects in the joinery sector.
• Proficient in using estimating software.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects from initial design or re-installation.
• Liaise with Sales Team on costing handover.
• Produce internal costing sheets for monitoring project spend.
• Manage daily workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Experience of the joinery industry

Estimating software use

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

My client are recruiting for a specialist Joinery Estimator who will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects by providing accurate cost estimates and budget proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating within the joinery industry, excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

Main Duties:

• Estimating projects from either initial design or for re-installation
• Liaising with the Sales Team on costing handover, ensuring all relevant information has been provided, and there is a clear understanding of any intricacies
• Using internal software to produce internal costing sheets, which will be used by Project Management and Accounts to monitor and manage project spend
• Managing workload on a daily basis to ensure the Clients deadline and the complexity of the design are considered and expectations are realistic
• Develop an understanding, through regular and consistent meetings & communication, of upcoming costings due to be required and ensure workload / deadlines are considered
• Support and advise on designs; analysing for, amongst other things, cost effectiveness against budget and practicability of manufacture and installation
• Supporting the Creative Director as necessary and assisting with his workload when absent

Skills and Experience

• Experience of the joinery industry.
• Experience of estimating, ideally bespoke projects, using estimating software. I.e Smartsheet s.
• Team player with good communication skills
• Personable: ability to work with a small team and inter-department
• Able to format and report information clearly and constructively
• Multitask: coordinate multiple projects and prioritise time accordingly
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience of working within a small business so understands dynamics

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Displays honesty & integrity
• Reliable, with good timekeeping
• Ability to multi-task
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Research skills
• Analytical skills