Estimator

Job Title

Estimator

Reports to

Sales & Estimator Manager

Hours Required

Full Time 36.25 hours per week

(8.50 to 4.50 Mon-Fri)

About The Company

Edmonds are a Bespoke joiners and architectural metalwork company based in Birmingham. We offer services for the production of individually designed installations which incorporate hardwood joinery, architectural metalwork and
other materials. We also specialise in manufacture of bronze or stainless steel doors & frames to any detail.

Summary of the Role

The job holder’s function is to produce estimates for enquiries received by the Company in both joinery & metalwork fields. The responsibilities will be to send out for sub-contract prices, assess material requirements and determine manufacturing hours.


The estimator should always assess the enquiry to determine methods of pricing
that will result in a competitive advantage to enable the contract to be won.


On winning a successful contract the estimator is responsible for completing targets to be issued to production departments, involvement and briefing at the contract launch meeting and liaison with setting out (including drawing sign off) to ensure the items are constructed in the same method as priced.

As an Estimator you will
  • Review enquiries to determine suitable for pricing (in conjunction with Sales Manager)
  • Completion of price for tender including outwork, materials and internal manufacturing hours assessment for both joinery & metalwork.
  • Identification of points for competitive advantage and agreement on method of pricing in conjunction with Sales Manager.
  • Briefing on tender to Managing Director to allow policy to be decided.
  • Completion of tender submission including required bills & breakdowns.
  • Briefing in conjunction with Contracts Manager over method of pricing at Contract Launch meeting
  • Liaison with setting out & foremen to ensure items are drawn and manufactured in accordance with estimate (including drawing sign off)
  • Pricing of variations identified with contract for inclusion by contracts manager in account applications.
  • All relevant Company Standing Instructions must be followed at all times i.e. Purchase Invoice management, glass checking procedures
Must have

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role or relevant on the job experience

Knowledge of joinery and metalwork

Benefits

Free Parking, Pension, Life Insurance, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (4 days to be taken over Christmas & NY).

Estimator
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