Contract Kitchen Designer (CAD)

  • Right Talent
  • Thorne, Doncaster
  • Jun 08, 2020
Full time Engineering Architect & Design Architect

Job Description

Contract Kitchen Designer (CAD)  – Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5TX   

 There are TWO positions available for this role. – Back Fill – Replacement

Salary  £23,000

Type     Permanent

 Non-Negotiable.

This Role is responsible for producing high-quality designs and quotations for both regional and national housing developers to include:

  • Produce accurate designs and quotations for kitchen layouts using Articad CAD and SAP systems.
  • Scaling from Architects drawings supplied by the developer.
  • Create quotations in SAP ensuring that all additional items and accessories are included as per the client’s specification.
  • Liaise with third party suppliers to source plot specific pricing such as a solid surface.
  • Working to developer briefs and specified deadlines/service level agreements.
  • Discuss design requirements with the client/contractor to build relationships and to ensure our drawings are ‘right first time’
  • Create tender documents in presentation format to be issued back to developers.
  • Establishing and designing to an accurate installation budget with contract guidelines.
  • Able to check designs/quotes accurately including other people’s work.
  • Adhere to internal working systems and procedures.

Mandatory

  • Understanding of planning/design is essential.  Formal training/qualification in design is preferable.
  • Practical design experience gained within the kitchen industry is essential.
  • Must possess creativity/design flair – able to design a functional, attractive kitchen from scratch and knowledge of kitchen component parts is advantageous.
  • Ability to work/transfer from scaled drawings is essential.
  • Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.), in particular a strong working knowledge of Excel.
  • Ability to use a CAD system is desired however not essential, and a working knowledge of Articad is advantageous.
  • Experience of SAP is ideal is desirable but not essential
  • Must have ability to work accurately, on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to understand and interpret instructions is essential.
  • Must be a team player and willing to build relationships with customers over the telephone.