We are currently seeking a focused and detail-oriented Trainee Estimator to join a family-run SME business based in Nottingham. As Trainee Estimator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients by providing accurate cost estimates for various projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse project requirements, evaluate costs, and develop comprehensive proposals.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Dealing with a manufactured range of high quality doorsets & architectural hardware
- Managing all inbound enquiries via telephone and email
- Read and interpret customer requirements before producing quotations
- Develop and present quotations to customers for various projects
- Manage the full sales pipeline from enquiry to order
- Build and develop relationships with architects and tier 1 contractors
- Deal with any other general admin and technical enquiries
- Dealing with multiple order and enquiry values up to circa £1m
Requirements
- Experience in doors and/or ironmongery preferred but not essential.
- Experience in the built environment preferred but not essential.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- High levels of attention to detail and organisation skills
- Hungry, intelligent and humble with a willingness to learn
- Team player yet able to work autonomously
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Hours: Mon Friday 8am 5pm (4pm Friday)
Benefits
- Salary - £24,500 - £29,500 (depending on experience)
- Bonus
- Free parking
- 30 days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Company pension
- Monday to Friday (No weekends)
- Bonus scheme - Quarterly bonuS