Over the last twenty years, my client has grown organically into the UKs leading supplier of specialist building faade materials. They have an annual turnover of over £37 million, and operate out of 11 facilities across the UK and Ireland.
They work with technical building contractors and architects on billion-pound complexes as well as much smaller modern residences. Think projects ranging from internationally renowned concert halls to private homes featured on Grand Designs all supplying high value materials.
The role of Estimator is to assist in the growth of the Branch , running projects and managing cash and account sales that have been won. This is a great opportunity to strengthen an already successful division.
Duties will include the following;
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive sales
Project manage orders communicating with suppliers and customers through to delivery to the customer
Liaise with warehouse employees with regards to stock levels
Monitor client accounts, ensuring goods are supplied in line with the agreed credit limits and payment terms.
Source material or sub-contract rates for inclusion within tenders.
Use customer information to create clear fabrication instructions for the workshop or drawing office by creating job packs using computerised spreadsheets
Plan material requirements using either computerised optimisation software or manual calculations
Liaise with factory regarding queries over production information
Raising purchase orders
Produce accurate and competitive quotes for customers
The ability to read and understand technical drawings
Understand and meet customer requirements
Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and customers
Negotiate with clients to convert quotes to orders
Project tracking using company software to generate enquires and orders
Hand-over new orders to order processor/s providing clear and detailed instructions/ information
Any other reasonable duties as requested by management
Candidates applying for this role should have a minimum of 1 years experience in a similar estimating role.
Please send your cv to Adrian Browning at Executive Recruitment via the apply button.