Design Estimator

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Design Estimator to come and join our team at our Dewsbury Office (WF12 9EF).

Responsibilities:

• Determine product requirements and where required production of suitable drawings form appropriate customer enquiries


• Deliver increased sales and improved profitability through specification within the building products sector


• Develop new and existing customer relationships in order to maximise the full potential of all accounts within the territory


• Answering technical customer queries and questions. Via e\-mail, telephone and customers coming to the business


• Managing project administration, ensuring that drawings, correspondents and other project related documents are filed and maintained


• Delivery of customer quotations within required timelines and company expectations


• Be an influence and integral participant in the ways of workings within the department to help maximise opportunities


• Weekly chasing of quotes via telephone \& e\-mail and maintaining relationships


• Be up to date with changes in British standards / building regulations


• Monitoring the stages of a project to make sure that costs are kept in line with forecasts


• Setting up new customer accounts \& liaising with QS’s \& Buyers to help settle account

In order to be successful in this role, we would ideally like you to be/have:

• Strong organizational skills with capacity to be self\-directed


• High level computer user including MS Office package


• Continuous improvement mind\-set


• Excellent listening and questioning abilities


• A professional and proactive attitude with strong problem solving skills


• Positive and approachable manner


• Excellent communication and presentation skills including written and verbal format


• Excellent time management skills, high level of detail and ability to prioritise


• Proven CAD/Quotation experience

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.More details:

• Full time, permanent role with hybrid working options


• Competitive salary


• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General


• 3x life insurance


• Share Save scheme eligibility


• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members


• Access to high street retail discounts platform \- with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…


• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.

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