Our client has the vision “to be the world’s most creative and respected specialist in integrated and advanced workspace design, technology, environment and construction.” To help make this vision a reality, they need people who can support their core values and demonstrate the capacity to succeed.

A Leader in the industry for over 30 years they are now looking for Estimators to join their Central Support Team in the Systems Furniture and Workplace division. The organisation provides top end designer workplace furniture solutions to leading global brands, their product range compliments the design, construction and fit-out work that their other divisions undertake.

Our client offers a broad range of career pathways for Estimators ranging across specialist, management and leadership roles across support, sales and operations functions.

About the role

You will play a critical role, working with operational and sales colleagues to assist in providing clients with a seamless customer experience. Your core role is to understand the client’s needs, utilise both your commercial capability and product knowledge in order to construct accurate project estimates. The client’s projects are varied, some are with long term existing clients; others involve team work in order to successfully tender for business opportunities.

This role will see you join a motivated team of Estimators who provide corporate support nationally. The role offers genuine variety in the projects that you will be involved with and connects you to the talented team across the country. Excellent communication skills and time management are a must, as the operation spans across time zones and borders.

Key responsibilities of the role

- Prepare accurate project prices based on a combination of sales briefings, existing client data, tender documentation and take-offs from contract drawings and specifications




- Collaborate with sales to identify best solution based on client needs
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Operations Managers, Administrators, Manufacturing, Sales) to support effective project administration and delivery
- Manage external negotiation processes with suppliers and partners to determine solutions
- Price contract variations and communicate with appropriate sales and operation members
- Identify cost saving solutions that generate value for the clients to put forward during tenders
- Provide support and assistance in the preparation of client presentations and other activities as required

Ideally you possess

- Previous Estimating experience (will be a distinct advantage)
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
- Proven intermediate level skills with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, preferably Microsoft 365
- Completion of year 12 Secondary as a minimum (tertiary qualifications in Business are an advantage)
- A positive and can do attitude
- A team player mindset but have a client focus
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills are critical
- Proven critical thinking and problem solving ability
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively to deadlines, on multiple tasks and managing priorities

Highly regarded but not essential

- Commercial furniture or joinery industry experience, especially in the estimation and administration fields
- Practical knowledge of joinery or commercial furniture construction

These represent outstanding opportunities to join a global leader and enhance your career development.

To apply, please forward your application with a detailed covering letter to [email protected].

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - thank you!

Seniority level

- Associate

Employment type

- Full-time

Job function

- Finance, Administrative, and Project Management

Industries

- Construction, Interior Design, Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing

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