Joinery Estimator

at  Johnston Shopfitters

COMPANY OVERVIEW

For over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. We provide Retail and Commercial Design Services, Fit-Out and Merchandising solutions to all Retail Sectors .

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary, work-life balance, skills & experience, pension plan, additional training etc.
This role would suit an ambitious Joinery Estimator seeking to progress their career in a fast growing organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant joinery qualification
• A full clean driving license is an advantage

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Detailed knowledge of Joinery components – experience of which is a minimum requirement
• Previous experience with Fit-out/refurbishment or joinery projects is a requirement
• Ability to breakdown a drawing and quantify material
• In-depth knowledge of Joinery and an ability to all forms cost Joinery items
• Experience with all aspects of completing a formal tender from start to finish
• Proven track record in maximising revenue and contribution through team management
• Numerate and articulate
• Determination, drive and the ability to deliver effectively under pressure
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel throughout various sites in Ireland if necessary, however this is primarily an office-based role
• A natural communicator with exceptional negotiating and influencing skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role is essential
• Fluency in English is essential - spoken and written
• Strong computer skills – excel, word, outlook – Advanced Excel – minimum requirement
• Must possess a dynamic approach to achieving continuous improvement
• Must be a team player
• Ability to identify the value v/s the cost of an item
• A strong understanding of modern manufacturing and assembly techniques
• A strong awareness and understanding for all materials included in joinery manufacturing like MDF, hardwoods, metalworks, lighting, glass, solid surface, stone, fabrics etc.
• Proven ability to learn new materials and methods of manufacturing
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Joinery Estimation: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

PURPOSE

Joinery Estimator will be responsible for the collation of information and tender preparation / presentation before being submitted to the client for numerous Joinery commercial Fitout projects across the business.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (PRE AND POST TENDER)

(this is not an exhaustive list)

• Pricing of all work, with a specific focus on all joinery works
• Complete detailed tenders from start to finish, accurately and on time
• Preparing cost reports where required
• Liaising with clients from initial enquiries through to final accounts, where required
• Cost Control / management of projects
• Actively work with the Project Manager relating to contract variations
• Dealing with clients/engineers/contractors/ designers/ architects
• Issuing tender queries and preparation of tender reports
• Reporting to management on the financial progression of projects
• Ensure that you are working in line with current health and safety standards
• Assist in pricing and sourcing specialised material
• Review method of assembly to ensure costing up to date Compile data already completed by different departments to present a Cost v/s Actual on all contracts over a set value
• Maintain database of supplier costs and update as required
• Undertake a continuous review of existing suppliers for all aspects of the costing process
• Review of existing charge out rates for all internal & external workers. Delivering this key information to the sales team in order to drive accurate sales valuations
• Ability and willingness to develop new and existing client relationships
• Any other duties that may be assigned by your line manager