Senior Estimator (Cabinet Making)
Nr Yoevil Somerset (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary Dependent on experience
Currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team to produce quotations and cost estimates, we design, manufacture, and install bespoke interiors for the luxury high-end residential market both in the UK and overseas.
We are looking for candidates who have a detailed understanding of luxury bespoke cabinet making, including the many and various finishes and specialist skills that are common to our industry. Projects can vary in size from a single room of fitted furniture through to multiple area projects. The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate a track record in a similar position or have experience that would help to transition into the role.
Previous furniture industry experience is essential.
Detailed Job Description
Initial point of contact for estimating enquiries
Assess size of project, technicality and suitability
Liaise with Sales Manager and Operations Director regarding project programme and capacity
Review and understand Pre-Production capacity
Liaise with project contacts To confirm receipt of documentation, To confirm or reject a pricing request/tender, To request RFIs and clarification on project details, To maintain relationship between client and project contacts,
Set-up quote sheets and price items as required
Mark-up project documents accurately Highlighting items that are included within the pricing document, Ensuring clear understanding of items that are not included within the pricing document.
Liaise with Department Heads and arrange project review meetings to assess pricing
Request sub-contractor prices for specialist materials
Liaise with procurement team regarding appliance pricing
Create project timelines
Review all quotations with Sales Manager & sales team before they are sent to the client/project contact
Ensure work is planned accurately and on a weekly basis into the Estimating schedule
Attend weekly sales meeting
Arrange and attend CPDs as required
Attend mid-tender interviews as required
Assess historic project work to amend and improve on existing quoting systems and procedures as and when requested
Skills and Abilities
Background within the cabinet making/interior design industry
Knowledge of CAD software and ability to read and understand drawings
Demonstrate an understanding of the Bespoke Cabinet Making and Construction Industry
Understand basic revenue models, profit/loss and forecasting
Benefits
Discretionary yearly annual bonus scheme, dependent on financial performance of the business.
Death in service insurance for all employees
Vibrant and regular company social events
40 Hours Across 5 Days
Salary dependent on experience
Free Friday catered lunches for the whole team
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