Joinery Estimator

Canary Wharf, Greater London

£60000 - £70000/annum + Package

My client are recruiting for an Estimator within glazing or joinery 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

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