Job Description

Estimating Administrator (Joinery)

Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid after probation or Remote)

The Company

At Paragon Design, we are proud of our reputation for creating luxury bespoke joinery that transforms design inspiration into reality. We have more than 30 years of experience as a bespoke joinery specialist in the commercial and residential amenities markets, using some of the world's leading technology in our 20,000 sq ft home in Berkshire.

Our strong capabilities and reputation for being professional and easy to work with have led us to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. We apply this expertise to each fresh challenge to ensure we offer the very best in joinery solutions.

We are now looking for an Estimating Administrator to join us on a full-time basis, working 42.5 hours per week.

Please note that this role is being offered as a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. However, we're always looking for great people to stay and grow with us, and for the right candidate, there may be opportunities to explore longer-term roles beyond the initial contract period.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to 40,000 DOE
- 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Become part of an amazing team to help to build to market-leader
- 3% pension contribution
- An extra day's holiday for every 2 years' employment up to 25 days total
- Laptop & mobile phone provided
- Inclusion in a Profit Share bonus scheme paid quarterly
- Opportunity to progress to other roles across the business
- Regular training, development, performance reviews and feedback

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented individual to kick-start their estimating career with our well-established organisation.

We'll make sure you have everything you need to make a success of your role, from great initial training to ongoing chances to grow and develop and the potential to take on a permanent role or transition into another area of the business.

What's more, every day will present new challenges and exciting tasks, and there'll always be something stimulating to tackle and keep you engaged and motivated.

The Role

As an Estimating Administrator, you will provide vital admin support our estimating team to contribute to the efficient delivery of bespoke joinery projects.

Specifically, you will manage incoming enquiries, co-ordinate pricing and maintain our cost database.

Entering data into our sales portal, you will regularly review new enquiries with the Sales and Business Development teams and push them through to quotation stage, ensuring team schedules are managed effectively.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage documents
- Help to interpret joinery drawings (after training)
- Assist with the creation of quotes
- Prepare costing documents

About You

To be considered as an Estimating Administrator, you will need:

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong numerical skills and confidence working with figures
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- The ability to thrive and manage a workload in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- A proactive approach to problem-solving

Other organisations may call this role Estimator Assistant, Estimating Coordinator, Construction Project Administrator, Pricing Administrator, or Pricing Assistant.

Webrecruit and Paragon Design are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join Paragon Design as an Estimating Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG2 0LU

Reference ID: JTARJ1509/SK