Kitchen Design Estimator

Simon Acres Recruitment is working with a leading European kitchen supplier who are looking for a Kitchen Estimator/Designer to join their well established and experienced team.

The ideal candidate will be based in either Manchester or London, candidates from wider afield will also be considered for this opportunity.

Salary: Paying up to £35,000 (negotiable depending on experience).

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm.

The Role:

• Producing accurate designs and estimates for kitchen layouts using Winner CAD Software and SMART system to cost up.
• Checking the design concept through every step of the process following the design of the kitchen and making amendments as and where needed.
• Preparing completed designs/estimates into a tender presentation for the sales team to present to the client.
• Ensuring all designs and the specification is technically correct.
• Negotiating prices with suppliers.
• Working closely with the design and sales team.
• Preparing quotes and supporting documents with accurate information.
• Maintaining electronic files to ensure current quotes are easily accessible.
• Adhering to internal systems and procedures
• Liaising with the sales team to ensure all deadlines are met.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as an Estimator or Kitchen Designer within the contract kitchen market.
• Open to considering Kitchen Sales Designers who are experienced in quoting for multiple projects.
• German or Dutch kitchen background would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Winner CAD software (2-3 years’ experience).
• Experience and/or exposure to SMART software to cost up would be hugely beneficial.
• Must be detail orientated, work accurately on own initiative, and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with the wider contracts team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.