Contract Planning Estimator

Wren Kitchens Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen design company in the UK is seeking a Contract Planning Estimator. This entry-level role requires creativity and technical skills for designing and estimating kitchen projects. Successful candidates will attend design reviews and ensure regulatory compliance while managing customer and design needs. Join a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff discount after 1 year

Individual training budget

Free annual eye tests

Quarterly bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Creativity combined with technical knowledge.
• Experience with high-volume plan creation.
• Knowledgeable in kitchen planning and installation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs from plans and BOQs.
• Attend design reviews with clients and sales.
• Ensure designs meet compliance and deadlines.

Skills

Technical creativity

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of CAD software

Ability to read architectural drawings

Detail-oriented

Estimating experience

Job description

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About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Planning Estimator to join the Wren family.

What Wren Offer

• Free onsite parking
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen after 1 year’s continuous employment
• Individual training budget for personal development
• Free annual eye tests as well as a contribution to new glasses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Quarterly bonus scheme

Wren is a fast-paced, innovative company built on people who drive the business forwards. The purpose of this role is to effectively design and estimate kitchens to our contracts sector. The ideal candidate will be driven, enthusiastic and have high levels of organisational ability. This is a permanent, office-based position offering a competitive salary DOE.

Main Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs from plans and BOQs
• Produce estimates to meet design and customer needs
• Attend design reviews with clients and sales
• Submit Design Approval packs for sales
• Ensure designs meet requirements and deadlines, and are compliant with regulations and standards
• Provide technical support to team members
• Manage design changes and cost adjustments
• Process sales team POs
• Support new and ongoing projects, revisions, and inquiries
• Coordinate with sales, production, project control, site managers, and clients
• Maintain current drawings and pricing for quotes and project control

In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.

About You

Skills

• Be creative and have a technical brain
• Fantastic communication skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planner/CAD software
• Proficient in reading architectural and kitchen drawings
• Detail-oriented, budget-conscious, and knowledgeable in kitchen planning, installation, and regulations
• Effective communicator with experience in high-volume plan creation
• Estimating or prior design experience

Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. However, a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role applied for.

About The Company

Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work! This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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