Senior Design Estimator
As a Senior Design Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in optimising design and manufacturing processes. Your key responsibility is to ensure cost-effective production while maintaining high-quality standards. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver accurate estimates that support both profitability and customer satisfaction. A strong grasp of materials, processes, and production drawings is essential.
By joining this values-driven company, you'll have the chance to contribute to remarkable projects for a business that's continually growing and evolving. This organisation is truly committed to fostering a positive work environment and actively supports the growth and development of its employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the sales team to define project scope and provide guidance on custom or bespoke work.
- Maintain and build relationships with suppliers to source materials and obtain competitive quotes.
- Analyse production costs, including time, materials, labour, and equipment, to create accurate project estimates for the sales team.
- Research suppliers and conduct site visits to assess capabilities and gather information on materials and outsourcing.
- Use the internal ERP system to generate estimates and ensure they align with company targets.
- Interpret technical drawings (CAD) to prepare precise estimates.
- Work with production, technical, and design teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Recommend improvements to increase profitability while maintaining or enhancing product quality.
- Support periodic reviews of catalogue collections and update costs, alerting leadership to significant changes.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and costing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP systems.
- Experience with estimating or costing within a design or manufacturing environment, particularly in the high-end interior design sector (preferred).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with strong numerical skills.
- Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Professional and calm demeanour with discretion.
Desirable:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) would be a plus.
- Understanding of market trends, regulations, and price fluctuations.
Experience:
- Previous experience in similar role within manufacturing or design.
Operating for over 19 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment are your award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. We are the 2024 Outstanding Large Agency, 2024 Excellence in Candidate Care and 2023 Excellence in Client Service RCSA Award winners. We mitigate our carbon emissions by measuring them and planting the equivalent in trees.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment, everyone is welcome and as an inclusive workforce, we encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.