Estimator, Engineering

Estimator

Are you a meticulous Estimator with a deep understanding of building regulations within the modular building industry? Wernick Modular Hire, a proud part of the Wernick Group, invites you to join our thriving team in Cannock.

As the UK's largest and longest-established provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, Wernick Group has been a leader since 1934. Our family-run business has achieved remarkable growth, doubling its turnover in the last five years, a testament to our dedicated workforce and unwavering commitment to excellence.

In this pivotal Estimator role, you will play a crucial part in our sales process, supporting the team by accurately pricing and presenting comprehensive quote documents for rental opportunities. We are seeking a proactive and numerate individual who can manage all aspects of estimating, thrives in a collaborative team environment, and is eager to continuously develop their skills. Join us and contribute to our legacy of quality and innovation.

• Review client enquiries, concept information and tender documents to identify requirements and prepare a suitable sales proposal.

• Prepare accurate rental quotations from enquiry information, schedules, specifications and agreed pricing assumptions.

• Compile bills of quantities, schedules of materials and cost build-ups needed to produce clear and accurate quotations.

• Obtain subcontractor quotations for relevant work packages, review scope and exclusions, and include the most suitable quotation within the estimate.

• Understand technical information relating to modular buildings, including building layout, site constraints, specification requirements and scope boundaries.

• Prepare clear sales proposals that reflect client requirements, pricing assumptions, exclusions and the relevant Wernick products and services.

• Support Sales, factory production, project control and site teams with quotation information, handover details and clarification where required.

• Read and understand technical documentation, including tender documents, specifications, schedules and client enquiry information.

• Manage workload effectively in a busy office environment, follow direction from senior managers and meet agreed quotation deadlines.

• Clarify enquiry information with the Sales team, client contacts and internal departments to confirm scope, exclusions, assumptions and programme requirements before pricing.

• Maintain accurate quotation records, cost information and supporting documents so that pricing decisions are traceable and easy to review.

• Proven experience in an estimating or CAD design role, ideally within the modular building or construction industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of building regulations and industry best practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for accuracy, with a proven ability to identify and rectify discrepancies in design work and tender documents.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with sales, estimating, and production teams.

• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, capable of adapting designs and pricing based on feedback and regulatory updates.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, enabling efficient handling of multiple projects in a busy office environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn new technologies.

• A collaborative mindset, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service), with options to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days.

• Christmas Shutdown and an early finish on Fridays.

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