Our client is a local, successful, and well-established manufacturing, supply, and fitting company based in Stoke-on-Trent. As an Estimator, you will join a company with a strong reputation built on quality, reliability, and high levels of commitment. You will have the opportunity to work for a company with their on-site manufacturing facility that provides a full, yet flexible service. We are seeking candidates with strong Estimating experience from a joinery/timber background. Job Description for the Estimator: As an Estimator you will work alongside and report directly to the Company Director with duties to include:
- Pricing / assisting in pricing competitive tenders
- Negotiating on projects ranging in value
- Professionally liaise with supply chain, clients, and stakeholders
- Reviewing construction drawings and construction programmes
- Purchasing materials, placing orders and managing supply chain payments
- Securing labour to meet construction programmes
- Preparing monthly valuations
- Project forecasting and tracking
- Liaising with clients with project updates
- Managing projects from start to finish take responsibility for successful delivery
- Attending site visits as required
- Estimating experience either in a project role or a degree in this area
- Must have experience from a joinery/timber industry this role would not suit candidates from a metal/steel background
- 2+ years experience in a similar role is required
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is
- Full, clean driving licence is essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential
- Experience of JCT & NEC contracts is desirable
- Educated to HNC / Degree level advantageous
- Understanding of payments, forecasting and margins advantageous
- Experience of manufacturing and fitting processes advantageous
- Ability to organise own workload with minimum supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to cope with a busy schedule and multitask
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