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Furniture Project Estimator

Careers in Design
Posted a month ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1EN, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a prestigious Cabinet Maker, is seeking a Senior Estimator to produce quotations and cost estimates for luxury bespoke interiors in the residential market.
  • Candidates should have a detailed understanding of luxury bespoke cabinet making, including various finishes and specialist skills.
  • Responsibilities include being the initial contact for estimating inquiries, setting up quote sheets, creating project timelines, and attending sales meetings.
  • The position requires IT literacy, knowledge of CAD software, excellent communication skills, and strong organizational abilities.
  • The salary ranges from £38k to £48k depending on experience, with additional benefits such as pension, company events, and free Friday lunches.

Our client is a highly regarded Cabinet Maker who are currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join the team to produce quotations and cost estimates.

They design, manufacture and install bespoke interiors for the luxury high-end residential market both in the UK and overseas and are looking for candidates that have a detailed understanding of luxury bespoke cabinet making. This should include the many and various finishes and specialist skills that are common to the luxury end of the marketplace.

Main responsibilities for the Estimator include to:

  • Be the initial point of contact for estimating enquiries, assessing size of project, technicality and suitability for the company
  • Set-up quote sheets and price items, arrange project review meetings
  • Create project timelines
  • Ensure work is planned accurately and on a weekly basis into the Estimating schedule
  • Attend weekly sales meetings and mid-tender interviews

Other skills and experience needed from the Estimator:

  • IT literate with knowledge of CAD software and ability to read and understand drawings
  • Excellent external and internal communication skills, a team player
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Excellent problem-solving ability
  • Understanding of basic revenue models, profit / loss and forecasting

In return:

  • Salary range: £38k to £48k dependant on experience plus pension
  • Company events, social events and gatherings after work
  • Free Friday lunches for the whole team
  • On-site parking
  • Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

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