Estimating Assistant

The advertised�role would suit someone looking for a long term career opportunity, working as part of a close�knit team�and looking to make a day to day impact on the business they are working for.�
You will ideally have experience in�estimating, surveying or�costing of joinery and�furniture manufacturing, for residential development and fit-out projects.

The role will involve working alongside our Estimating Manager, assisting and learning with the preparation of estimates.

Key responsibilities :

Communicating with clients

Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the accuracy of the estimate calculations.

Preparing estimates in full with breakdowns of materials, manufacturing, site labour & prelims.

Computer literate & fully proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Relate with clients to maintain existing business and create new relationships.

Team working - liaise with the different manufacturing departments within the business to ascertain estimating information.

Ability to value engineer projects.

Work to deadlines

Costing variations

Salary negotiable on experience�

As Estimating Assistant you are responsible for, but not limited to the logging of new tenders, analysis of specifications and the design and quotation of tenders for our clients. You will be expected to liaise with clients and assist with securing of projects. You will also be assisting your line manager and the directors with ad-hoc tasks and will take on new responsibilities as and when you are trained to handle said tasks. You should expect to carry out any of these tasks and lead by example. Previous experience in furniture estimating is highly desired, but not required.
This is a genuine career opportunity with well run and expanding company. Package on offer is dependent on experience and some of the perks include 2 Luxury Canteens, Gym and Recreational Areas.�

This will be a full time position and would�the candidate will be given the opportunity to progress to a Senior Estimator role and beyond.�