Design Estimator

Design Estimator

North London

Work with high end designers celebrated interior decorators collectors and discerning private individuals worldwide.

Do you have a passion for researching materials and suppliers selecting the best of them to ensure maximum profitability with the combination of affordability and outstanding quality for the customer

We re looking for a Design Estimator to work with a company that designs and makes unique sculptural lighting furniture and artworks of the highest calibre.

You will be expected to have a good rapport with all stakeholders in the business both inhouse and externally with suppliers to maintain and develop good working relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Liaise with sales to understand the scope of custom or bespoke projects and advising.
  
• Build up strong positive relationships with existing company suppliers to obtain quotations on component parts as well as sourcing new and appropriate suppliers.
  
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as production time and raw material equipment and labour expenses to prepare and submit RRP quotations for the Sales Team.
  
• Conduct supplier research and visits to gather information on materials and outsourcing.
  
• Read offplan and CAD technical documents to prepare estimates.
  
• Collaborate with Production Management Technicians Designers Company Directors and Sales Team to ensure smooth running of projects.
  
• Annual review of the Company s catalogue collection and rechecking costs throughout the year.
  

Requirements

Experience

3 5 years experience and understanding of costing budgeting and design within the manufacturing of interior products for the (ideally) high end design sector.

Benefits

• A salary of between 35k and 38k
  
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) plus a bonus day off after 1 year
  
• Birthday off
  
• Company sick pay and pension
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Training and Development Opportunities
  
• Summer BBQ and Christmas Party
  
• Fresh fruit and snacks