Estimator

Core Responsibilities:

• Review client enquiries, concept information and tender documents to identify requirements and prepare a suitable sales proposal.

• Prepare accurate rental quotations from enquiry information, schedules, specifications and agreed pricing assumptions.

• Compile bills of quantities, schedules of materials and cost build-ups needed to produce clear and accurate quotations.

• Obtain subcontractor quotations for relevant work packages, review scope and exclusions, and include the most suitable quotation within the estimate.

• Understand technical information relating to modular buildings, including building layout, site constraints, specification requirements and scope boundaries.

• Prepare clear sales proposals that reflect client requirements, pricing assumptions, exclusions and the relevant Wernick products and services.

• Support Sales, factory production, project control and site teams with quotation information, handover details and clarification where required.

• Read and understand technical documentation, including tender documents, specifications, schedules and client enquiry information.

• Manage workload effectively in a busy office environment, follow direction from senior managers and meet agreed quotation deadlines.

• Clarify enquiry information with the Sales team, client contacts and internal departments to confirm scope, exclusions, assumptions and programme requirements before pricing.

• Maintain accurate quotation records, cost information and supporting documents so that pricing decisions are traceable and easy to review.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in an estimating or CAD design role, ideally within the modular building or construction industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of building regulations and industry best practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for accuracy, with a proven ability to identify and rectify discrepancies in design work and tender documents.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with sales, estimating, and production teams.

• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, capable of adapting designs and pricing based on feedback and regulatory updates.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, enabling efficient handling of multiple projects in a busy office environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn new technologies.

• A collaborative mindset, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.

What You'll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service), with options to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days.

• Christmas Shutdown and an early finish on Fridays.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Group pension and annual salary review every January.

• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) and Personal Accident Insurance.

• Free onsite parking.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Comprehensive training and progression opportunities.

• Join a secure, family-run company with over 90 years of trading history.

• Open-door policy and an Employee Referral scheme.

• Access to a benefits scheme with discounted retailers and a Corporate Eyecare Scheme.

• Opportunity to contribute ideas directly through our MD/CEO suggestion scheme.

Inclusivity & Important Information:

Wernick Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for interviews; please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible if you require any.

Please note: We are unable to sponsor employment of international workers for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’. We accept no liability for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions. By submitting an unsolicited CV, you accept these terms as the default position. We will contact you if we require assistance with any vacancy.