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Yourconstruction are delighted to be recruiting for an Internal Estimator for a Construction Group. Job Purpose: The role of the Estimator is to assist in the growth of the branch, running projects and managing cash and account sales that have been won. This is a great opportunity to strengthen an already successful division. Key Responsibilities: * Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive sales * Project manage orders communicating with suppliers and customers through to delivery to the customer * Liaise with warehouse employees with regards to stock levels * Monitor client accounts, ensuring goods are supplied in line with the agreed credit limits and payment terms. * Source material or sub-contract rates for inclusion within tenders. * Use customer information to create clear fabrication instructions for the workshop or drawing office by creating job packs using computerised spreadsheets * Plan material requirements using either computerised optimisation software or manual calculations * Liaise with factory regarding queries over production information * Raising purchase orders * Produce accurate and competitive quotes for customers * The ability to read and understand technical drawings * Understand and meet customer requirements * Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and customers * Negotiate with clients to convert quotes to orders * Project tracking using company software to generate enquires and orders * Hand-over new orders to order processor/s providing clear and detailed instructions/ information * Any other reasonable duties as requested by management * Please note that this will change as the role and function to the business develops Person Specification: * Minimum of 12 month’s experience of estimating * High quality verbal and written communication skills * Confident hand on and ‘can do’ approach * The ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy * A positive team player, with demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with colleagues * Confident with IT, particularly Microsoft Office including word/excel * Understanding of and commitment to provide a highest standard of customer service * Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously meeting the required timescales * Ability to work autonomously * Flexibility in working hours Desirable: * Previous sales experience within the construction industry * Nat 5’s (Scottish National 5 Certificate, awarded in grade A – C)

Placing Leaders are a specialist Recruitment Company, recruiting Professionals within the façade and fenestration industry – ie. Windows, Curtain Walling, Glazing, Structural Glass and Cladding. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client who are a supplier of high quality windows and doors for a Project Co-Ordinator. Based at the company’s UK office in Bedfordshire, you must already be living within easy commuting distance, or be willing to relocate at your own expense. HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am to 3.00pm.You will be joining a commercially driven close knit team in a highly focussed environment, where everyone is trying to deliver the very best service and products and committed to helping the business continue to grow and expand. Working closely with Estimators and Sales, you will be responsible for following projects from order, coordinating the procedures, to final delivery and installation stage. You will be liaising with customers, architects, manufacturing departments, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and meet the high standards set by the company. You will be an experienced project co-ordinator, with a background in windows and doors, facades, rainscreen cladding, curtain walling or related industries, able to hit the ground running and start to make a real contribution from day one. A dynamic, driven and ambitious professional, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, you will be keen to develop and progress your career. Numerate and PC literate, you must have good knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with excellent attention to detail, and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. You must have a sound knowledge of CAD tools, VINCAD / AX knowledge would also be beneficial. You will be able to read and understand architects drawings / plans, and you will therefore most likely have some form of construction or building related experience, possibly as an Project Co-ordinator, Scheduler, Order Processor, Internal Sales Coordinator, Estimator, Assistant Project Manager, Surveyor or similar

Chase Taylor are working on behalf of a well-established, successful family run business in Leicestershire who are currently recruiting for an experienced Order Processor. In this role you will be required to accurately input orders onto sales and manufacturing software prior to production. You will also be responsible for ordering additional parts, ensuring their timely delivery before an order is dispatched. In addition you will deal with customer enquiries both over the telephone and via email. Candidates must have a high level of customer service skills with excellent communication skills and telephone manner when dealing with customers and suppliers. An understanding of the uPVC window and door industry is essential as is good IT skills including experience using the Microsoft Office suite of software. For more information contact Guy Hobson quoting reference MM1972

We are recruiting for a Technical Order Processor/Estimator, based in Leeds, to join a leading supplier of high quality uPVC plastics and building products to the trade sector. Applicants must have experience in the fenestration industry and use of industry software such as Windows Designer and/or Business Micros. It would be preferable if the candidate has knowledge of roofline building products however training on this product line could be provided but must have knowledge of windows. It is essential that candidates have previous estimating experience, can work from architect’s drawings and produce fully compliant estimations as well as produce CAD drawings for customer approval. For more information or to apply please contact Chase Taylor quoting reference MM1885

Chase Taylor Recruitment are working with a large fabricator based in South Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Sales Order Processor to join their team due to organic growth of the business. This is business is forward thinking and has a brilliant culture throughout. The ideal candidate will have experience using Window Designer software or have worked within a uPVC manufacturing role previously. An excellent telephone manner is necessary and being able to understand Technical Survey documents would be advantageous within this role. In return you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to progress within a well-established business, who are desirable to work for. For more information or to apply please contact Guy Hobson quoting reference MM1411

A fabulous opportunity to join a small & friendly team managing & overseeing all of the maintenance for a luxury private residence. You background & experience will ideally be from boutique 5* hotel or similar. A hands-on role - you will be responsible for the repair, servicing and up keep of the property and its associated systems. The role requires a proactive and adaptable attitude, and candidates must be able to display a wide ranging maintenance skill set, with high quality finishing and attention to detail being core competencies. A full, clean driving license is essential. The working hours are 5 days a week but flexible as required (Emergency Call Out Availability Essential) The property is a 17,000 square foot property, 6 bedrooms, spa area (sauna, steam, massage room, plunge pool), indoor pool, large plant rooms, wine store, 3 reception rooms, very hi tech AV system, BMS system, HVAC system, complex BMS alarm system with appointed specialists for back up The key objective is to maintain the property and grounds to the highest possible standards and ensure full maintenance of equipment and plant alongside specialist contractors. To arrange and manage specialist maintenance contracts. The role reports into the House Manager & the successful candidate will be required to be conversant with all safety standards and procedures of working. The successful candidate must have excellent written as well as verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with experience of working with Email, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Cloud Based Applications, etc. Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines. Must be adaptable and able to "think on their feet". Must be a good team player and have the ability to communicate / coordinate work with colleagues. Must be presentable and understand and demonstrate how to behave and work in the environment of a household. Must have experience and appreciate knowledge of a working household/ environment. Must have experience of BMS systems (preferably TREND), and have an understanding of integrated control systems. Must have experience of Security Protocol, and managing security and life safety systems. 10 years + experience in a similar environment - proficient in on-site skills including carpentry, painting and joinery. Ideally the candidate will have proven experience / capacity of running projects on properties of this calibre, in addition to day to day tasks. Experience of managing Swimming Pools, Chemicals and Associated Plant is desirable. Experience of driving / caring for performance vehicles desirable. - References essential Your expert recruitment consultant is Deborah Longstaff, call today on (Apply online only) or email Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy