Established in 1987, Woodland NI Ltd has grown to become a leading manufacturer of complete kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture solutions. Employing over 160 people, 85% of its turnover comes from the GB & RoI markets.
Due to the continued growth within the Contracts division, an opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and meticulous individual for an additional Estimator:
Estimator – Ref: E2022:05
This is an excellent opportunity working within a highly motivated Contracts team. The successful candidate will be required to prepare and submit quotations for projects across a number of different sectors. The role will also include preparation of information for the procurement and delivery teams when a project is won.
Estimator Criteria:
- Have experience in a construction products environment or a third level qualification in a quantity surveying/construction related discipline.
- Proven track record in an estimating role.
- Experience within a kitchen/ furniture /fit-out environment may be an advantage however not essential.
- Ability to distil pertinent information from large volumes of tender documentation into call-off schedules for sending to suppliers and sub-contractors for quotations.
- Excellent IT skills & competence in spreadsheet preparation.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including well developed negotiation skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and have a proactive, organised approach to work schedules.
Estimator Tasks:
- Work through a tender pipe-line, preparing bid/ no-bid proposals for Head of Contracts.
- Bill of quantities preparation from drawings, specifications and schedule finishes
- Sourcing, negotiating and evaluating supplier and sub-contractors quotations.
- Preparation of cost models in support of bid submission.
- Presentation of pricing proposal to Head of Contracts prior to submission to customer.
- Preparation of hand-over documentation to Procurement & Delivery teams.
- Assisting with monthly applications and post project evaluations.
- The role is office based however some travel is necessary when required at final negotiation meetings
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV to HR@woodlandni.com
Woodland Kitchens is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all religious and nationality backgrounds
Closing Date: Friday 27th May 2022