Costing Estimator
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6BZ |
| Company: | Tate |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 187956_1714141156 |
Summary
Costing Estimator
Permanent - up to £32,000 per annum
Hours - 07.30 - 16.30 Monday to Thursday, 07.30 - 15.30 Friday
Office based - Milton Keynes
Have you worked within the Construction industry or the Windows and Doors industry providing quotes? Do you have a technical mind and great attention to detail? We are seeking a Costing Estimator to provide quotes to customers. You will be using Excel and need to be comfortable with formulas. Our client is seeking a strong administrator to work within this successful business that has huge growth plans. This is a great opportunity to learn, develop and work within a team of people that has that "family feel". The offices are very smart, with an onsite gym and a chef that provides complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks, daily. This is a company who really value their staff. Tempted? If you would describe yourself as a natural problem solver and passionate about what everything you do, read on….
The role
- Providing quotes for "off the shelf" and bespoke doors within a timely fashion
- Keeping customers updated, gathering additional information from customers to provide an accurate quote.
- Reading architect drawings and raising any issues
- Working closely with the technical team, architects, project managers, contractors and suppliers
- Supporting customers over the phone, email and web chat
- Managing the email inbox
Skills and experience
- Must have experience providing quotes within the construction or doors/windows/conservatory industry.
- Previous administration experience is essential.
- Must be detail orientated and technically minded.
- Must be an intermediate user of Excel.
- Must be confident communicating both written and verbally with people, at all levels.
- You will need to be a natural problem solver and resourceful.
- Must be happy to ask questions and be willing to learn.
Benefits
- Work from home allowance of 24 days per year after your probation period.
- Holiday 26 days plus bank holiday (3 to be used at Christmas each year)
- Pension 3%
- On site chef who provides free breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Beautiful offices with table tennis and gym
- Private medical after probation
- Employee of the month and long service awards
- Free on-site parking
- Life insurance 3 x salary
- Company discretionary bonus after probationary period
If you have the relevant skills and experience and you are excited about this opportunity do not waste time, apply immediately and we will be in touch.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.