Joinery Estimator

Asper Recruitment; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled estimator to manage project costs and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in costing projects, liaising with clients and design teams, and presenting tender proposals. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression in a progressive company.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation and tender processes
• Understanding of manufacturing and installation processes.
• Confidence in presenting quotes and managing client inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Use internal systems for project costing.
• Develop relationships to enhance tender opportunities.
• Produce subcontract and material inquiries.

Skills

Client relationship management

Cost estimation

Tender negotiation

Job description

The Role:

• Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry.

• Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers and Delivery Teams

• Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins.

• Liaising with the Client and Design Team during the tender process

• Producing sub-contract and material enquires for the woodworking/joinery products.

• Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations

• Checking tender documents, making amendments where required

• Abstracting information into subcontract and material packages

• Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering

• Attending site surveys when required

• Attending adjudication meeting and present full tender to Estimating Manager, ensuring all risks are highlighted.

• Attend post tender negotiations with clients.

Previous experienced needed for the role:

• Confidence in taking enquires from clients, pricing, presenting quotes for internal adjudication and submitting professionally to the client teams.

• A good understanding of the manufacturing and installation processes.

• This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a busy, progressive company who can offer a rewarding working environment and good scope for career progression and some amazing projects to be involved in.