Estimator- Revivalist

A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Estimator to join an exciting and progressive business.

Revivalist source and supply the hospitality industry with all FF&E requirements, dealing with designers and direct clients alike, we work to make hospitality interiors come alive. Our passion for style and design drives us to source interesting and unusual treasures from all over the globe. Inside our 30,000sqft warehouse you’ll discover all manner of things including vintage and upcycled furniture, interior accessories, lighting and much, much more…..

The ideal candidate will be passionate, have great attention to detail and be comfortable working either alone or as part of a team. This role will involve assisting clients, as well as internal and external designers with product specification and costing to suit their requirements. In addition they will provide support the commercial director with business development, engaging with sales pitches for existing and new clients for FF&E contracts, and working alongside the sales director to achieve the business strategy. The role will include preparation of FF&E Schedules, procurement of stock and specification of fabrics and finishes to suit requirements as well as tracking client correspondence, pipeline of sales and reporting on forecasts on a monthly basis and utilising a our CRM System.

The day to day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Be the initial point of contact for estimating enquiries assessing size of project.
• The ability to lead and create inspirational design concepts and schemes through mood imagery and effectively communicate them to the client.
• Commercial awareness and ability to set up excel schedules, complete quotations and control FF&E budgets for individual interior packages.
• The capability of quality controlling all aspects of the design process, procurement & supply chain.
• Ensure work is planned and estimates are completed in a timely manner.
• Keeping up to date with emerging trends in the hospitality sector is a must.
• Up to date knowledge of furniture, lighting suppliers and their products on varied budgets
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to build supplier and client relationships
• Experience on project stages from conception to completion
• Provide margin analysis at point of tender return/adjudication with Commercial Director
• Ability to build effective working relations with people at all levels across Revivalist, the Concorde BGW Group and externally.
• Responsible for ensuring all costs/variations throughout the project are captured and communicated to the team internally and externally.
• Assist with managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close co-operation with the project team to help deliver projects on time.
• Ability to manage time and work flow of projects efficiently.
• Provide detailed subcontractor and material supplier cost analysis, ensuring compliance and best value.

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving, organisation and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail – verbal & written.
• Full UK Driving Licence- requirement to travel between sites and trade shows
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite, specifically Word & Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Ideally educated to degree level with a minimum of 2 years experience.

Working in a team-based environment the majority of your time will be spent within the Revivalist workshop & Concorde BGW offices, however site visits and trips to trade shows will be required at times, which may involve travel abroad. This is a job for someone who wants to get stuck in, and engage with the processes and responsibilities of FF&E specification and the associated sales, business development and procurement, as well as being fully involved in the creative life cycle of projects and product lines within the business.

This role is based at our recently refurbished Doncaster office with excellent staff facilities, free parking, free tea & coffee etc. This a permanent contract working 37.5 hours and our core hours are 8am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday. The salary range for this position varies and is negotiable depending on experience and we would encourage applicants to get in touch to discuss.

Our Concorde Culture programme also offers many great perks including free fruit, social events, feast Friday lunch (pizza anyone?), all expenses paid company day out, Westfield Health membership, all-inclusive team days out, birthday treats and much more. This position benefits from 20 days annual leave, with additional days awarded for long service, plus bank holidays and also receives paid leave while the business is closed over the festive period and who doesn't love a nice long Christmas break?

We offer many opportunities for training, growth and development including bespoke training courses, away days and lunch and learn sessions. We work closely with our teams to help them develop at their own pace and achieve their goals.

To Apply:

Please send your CVs directly to recruitment@concordebgw.com or alternatively, click apply now

For all our vacancies, CVs are essential with an option to include a cover letter.

Please note: we can only accept UK based applications. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor right to work visas.

Direct applications only – strictly no agencies please.

Concorde BGW Ltd and Revivalist are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace – we work with a wide range of businesses and individuals that come from all walks of life and so do we. We employ great people from a variety of backgrounds that share our passion and live our core company values of Pride, Teamwork, Innovation, Clarity and Integrity. We celebrate diversity and individuality so regardless of your race, age, religion, gender or any characteristic that makes you, you, if you share our values and our enthusiasm for growing our businesses, you will find a home at Concorde BGW Ltd.

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