This job expired on 23rd July 2026
Design & Estimating Technician
Design & Estimating Technician
Wernick Refurbished Buildings are seeking a Modular Estimating and Design Technician. The ideal candidate will be driven, enthusiastic and have high levels of organisational ability. The role will be based at the Refurbished Buildings Depot in Shipton, York. This is a permanent, office based post offering a competitive salary, personal pension plan and industry competitive holidays and benefits.
This position will be based in our design/technical/estimating office and will require someone with the ability to carry out all aspects of estimating & design, within a busy construction office. The ideal candidate will have experience in using AutoCad to create floor plan drawings and elevations, be numerate, have good interpersonal skills and be willing to learn new skills.
About this role
Job responsibilities
Designing and drawing layouts, foundation plans and elevations for modular projects
Estimating projects
Keeping up to date with technical information and current building regulations relative to refurbished modular buildings
Assisting with allocated “fresh enquiries”
Assisting with allocated “on-going projects” / basic design changes / basic revisions on occasion.
Assisting sales / factory production / project control / site managers / the client as necessary or as directed
Helping to ensure that we have up to date drawings and pricing information for sales quotation and working drawings and information relative to project control for existing / ongoing projects
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The aim of this newly created post is to help speed up estimating and design turnaround times back to sales and help with buying on key price tag items – electrics / plumbing / specials / groundwork.
We are looking for the candidate to support the growth of the WRB business and reduce the pressure that often builds in the estimating / design office.
Key Skills & attributes:
Must be confident with AutoCad
Creative and have a good technical brain
Work well under pressure in an extremely busy office
Must be able to take direction from senior managers.
Good timekeeping
Fantastic customer service skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
What you will get in return:
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to buy extra holidays
Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
Christmas Shutdown
Early finish Friday
Group pension
Healthcare cash back scheme
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers’ scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Good timekeeping
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Able to work well under pressure
- Creative with a good technical brain
Desired criteria
- Experience in construction or modular building
