Senior Estimator

Overview

Halstock Cabinet Makers are looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team to produce quotations and cost estimates. We are looking for candidates who have a detailed understanding of luxury bespoke cabinet making, including the many and various finishes and specialist skills that are common to our industry. Projects can vary in size from a single room of fitted furniture through to multiple area projects.

The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate a track record in a similar position or have experience that would help to transition into the role. Previous furniture industry experience is essential. Based in Somerset; we design, manufacture, and install bespoke interiors for the luxury high-end residential market both in the UK and overseas. Halstock Cabinet Makers is for everyone.

We believe in an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission.

Why come and work for Halstock?

• Join a company with an amazing set of values, clear vision and mission and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and high performance
• Join a growing company with a respected and growing reputation
• Professional career development - 25% of our staff have been here for 10+ years and have worked in various departments
• Opportunities to take on more responsibility for ambitious individuals
• Working for a company that offers new modern facilities through our continual investment back into the business
• Work closely with other departments and arrange handover of projects
• Full, in job training provided
• Join our friendly team and learn from the best in our industry
• We have a total of 105 staff with a combined 500+ years cabinet making experience across the whole business

• Initial point of contact for estimating enquiries

• Receive, file and review pricing documents

• File onto the Halstock Folders system - Create hard copy folder of project information

• Assess size of project, technicality and suitability for Halstock

• Liaise with Sales Manager and Operations Director regarding project programme and capacity

• Review and understand Pre-Production capacity

• Liaise with project contacts - To confirm receipt of documentation, To confirm or reject a pricing request/tender, To request RFIs and clarification on project details, To maintain relationship between Halstock and project contacts

• Set-up Halstock quote sheets and price items as required

• Create requests for further information and ensure project queries are resolved

• Mark-up project documents accurately - Highlighting items that are included within the pricing document, Ensuring clear understanding of items that are not included within the pricing document

• Liaise with Department Heads and arrange project review meetings to assess pricing

• Request sub-contractor prices for specialist materials

• Liaise with procurement team regarding appliance pricing

• Write thorough specifications for each item that is being priced - Ensuring clear understanding of items that are included within the pricing document, Ensuring clear understanding of items that are not included within the pricing document

• Create project timelines based on - Dates required for the start, fit and completion of a project, Accurately reflect Halstock schedule and capacity

• Review all quotations with Sales Manager & sales team before they are sent to the client/project contact

• Ensure all quotations are correctly compiled, and are proofread before being sent out - Standard Halstock quote documentation – Front sheet, Pricing Sheet, Inclusions and exclusions, Specifications, Marked-up drawings, Terms and conditions

• Hand over won project work smoothly and efficiently to project teams - Ensure threats and risks are discussed, Ensure gains and potential value engineering options are discussed, Ensure the correct people and invited to the initial handover meetings, Ensure the client/client team deal directly with the project team once the project is handed over.

• Ensure work is planned accurately and on a weekly basis into the Estimating schedule

• Attend weekly Halstock sales meeting

• Arrange and attend CPDs as…