Job Title: Estimator / Production Manager (Architectural Metalwork)
Location: London, SW19
Salary: Negotiable, dependent upon qualifications and experience. (Starting from £42,500 per annum)
Job Type: Permanent, 40 per week.
John Desmond Ltd is an Architectural Metalwork company specializing in the bespoke design, manufacture, and installation of metalwork for major commercial and high-end residential projects.
Our products include staircases, cladding, balustrades, and other feature metalwork in stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminium.
Our clients are typically major building and management contractors.
Responsibilities:
- Dual role position as an Estimator / production manager, the applicant must be able to read architectural and engineering drawings and specifications and have a knowledge of metal fabrication, including surface treatments and coatings.
- To provide and develop accurate pricing of all schemes to clients whilst improving the overall bottom line net profit returns based on past experience and past performance of projects.
- To advise on possible cost implications/variations if design changes.
- To track, cost, and handle all variations from estimate to order status.
- Knowledge of and experience with CAD is required.
- An understanding of the methods and procedures involved in modern contracting would be expected.
- The applicant will be also overseeing the production of our PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) workshop.
- Must be able to develop a commercial relationship with the clients and assist with technical enquiries, production issues and lead-times. Also, must be prepared to organise production schedule on an efficient way.
- Keep track of all the projects and on the works progress and deal with admin/accounts in regard to delivery notes, invoicing, etc.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- Time Management and organisation skills, ability to multi-task
- Self-motivated and confident to work on your own initiative
- High attention to detail
- Committed to meeting deadlines and targets and be punctual
- Good communication skills
- Prepared to put in extra hours to meet tight deadlines where required
Qualifications, Experience & Attributes:
- Fluency in English with good client liaison skills to support commercial negotiations.
- Ability to be well organized and able to meet deadlines.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Outlook, and CAD.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Project Coordinator, Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Estimator, Installation Coordinator, Estimator, Interior Design Project Manager, Operations Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Supervisor, Estimator will be considered for this role.
