
Estimator
- Sittingbourne, Kent
- £35,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Take ownership of individual projects, driving them through the Estimating process to deliver accurate, competitive & risk assessed tenders. Delivery of clear and risk assessed Project Plans.
- Create Bills of Materials and cost templates.
- Work with suppliers to develop project estimates, including leading in negotiation of project costs and terms.
- Enhance the company’s offer by proactively identifying opportunities for value engineering: identify potential areas for cost reduction, or efficiencies.
- Add value through consideration of Sustainability goals and company Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
- Liaise with internal clients to ensure that all information required for tendering has been captured within the project briefs and maintain clear and proactive communication with all internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to accurate reporting and measurement of supply chain performance.
- Assist in sourcing of new products, working with the Design and Development departments where appropriate.
- Assist in ensuring the KPI requirements for the department are met, and accurately maintain departmental records to assist with inter-company marketing.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the Line Manager.
- Previous experience within an Estimating environment.
- A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes involving metal, wood and plastic.
- Previous experience of sourcing and negotiation would be advantageous.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings is essential.
- The successful candidate will enjoy working in a detailed, meticulous, and accurate manner.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and numerical skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Able to work calmly and accurately even when under pressure and working to tight deadlines.
- Computer literate to a high standard.