Junior 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 Junior 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 is a distinct advantage
• Previous experience with Fit-out/refurbishment or joinery projects is an advantage
• Ability to breakdown a drawing and quantify material is an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of Joinery and an ability to all forms cost Joinery items is an advantage
• 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
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage
• Fluency in English is essential - spoken and written
• Strong computer skills – excel, word, outlook
• 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

Junior Estimator will be working within and as part of Estimating team, role specific training will be provided, ultimately 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
• 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
• 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