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To complement our huge expansion plans for 2024 and onwards, we are currently recruiting for a Contract Kitchen Estimator to join the Wren family at our state-of-the-art Head Office facility. Wren is a fast-paced, innovative company built on people who drive the business forwards.,

• Analysing plans, BOQ's and other project documentation to estimate project costs.
• Produce estimates to support delivery of the design ensuring it meets the customers' requirements.
• Attend design review meetings with clients and the sales team were required. Create Design Approval packs for submission to sales team.
• Ensure that designs meet customer requirements and are delivered on time.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and standards and ensure compliance in all designs.
• Provide technical support to other team members as required.
• Manage project design change & cost variations.
• Process POs received from the sales team.
• Assisting with allocated fresh enquiries
• Assisting with allocated on-going projects, design changes and revisions
• Assisting sales, factory production, project control, site managers and the client as necessary or as directed
• Ensure that we have up to date drawings and pricing information for sales quotations, working drawings and information relative to project control for existing / ongoing projects.
  
  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., Essential Skills and Knowledge:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be creative and have a good technical brain. You will be able to work well under pressure in an extremely busy office and take direction from senior managers. The ability to learn is key to this vacancy and to grow into the role as the department expands. You will need good timekeeping, fantastic communication skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planner Software. Desired Skills and Knowledge:
• Experience is preferred.
• Exceptional design skills and ability to use planner/CAD software
• Experience reading Architect drawings/Kitchen drawings
• Working on detail to a budget
• Knowledge of kitchen planning, installation, and legislation
• Have an eye for detail and continually strive for improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience in volume plan creation, keeping the need for amendments to a minimum
• Technically strong with a good understanding of the kitchen industry
• Comfortable working in a challenging, dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• Estimating in kitchens or Previous Design experience is preferred.
• 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.
  
  Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, but we are also 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!, Wren Kitchens is the largest kitchen retailer in the UK, with over £1billion turnover, more than 100 UK showrooms and an exciting expansion into the USA. We don't just sell kitchens - we manufacture, deliver and install them too. If you can match our passion to grow our business and exceed customer expectations in a competitive sales environment, you'll be rewarded by a company that recognises talent with exceptional earning potential and company-wide opportunities to progress. Wren Kitchens


• Enjoy subsidised meals in our two fantastic restaurants.
• 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