Estimating Assistant

Estimating Assistant
Sevenoaks
£26,000pa-£28,000pa
Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pm

KHR is working with a leading manufacturer of bespoke products servicing a global customer base; who is looking for a motivated, confident and client-orientated Estimating Assistant to join the team.

The Estimating Assistant will play a crucial role in the sales team, ensuring that the business secures all works tendered for; and successfully manages the order process from start to finish, acting as the point of contact for internal and external parties.

Roles and Responsibilities

– Acknowledging receipt of tender enquiries
– Log the tender return date ensuring applications are submitted on time
– Ensuring that details of the project are correct to make sure orders can be processed in a timely manner
– Obtain and update the details of the project/client
– Send sales materials and samples to the relevant project contact (Architect or Designer)
– Raise a Request For Information or Tender Clarification Request so that you can mark up the drawings accurately
– Build and maintain relationships with the Quantity Surveyors and Contractors
– Oversee the order process
– Obtain a receipt of orders
– Work closely with sales and sample-making teams

Candidate Profile

– Solid knowledge of order processing and cost estimation
– Experience in managing tender enquiries
– The ability to understand interpret and understand technical drawings
– Previous experience working in/with construction, architecture, engineering, fit-out etc
– Excellent communication skills at all levels
– You must be energetic with a willingness to learn and develop
– High attention to detail, highly organised

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