Exciting opportunity for a creative individual to join our team of Kitchen Designers in our hub in Avonmouth, Bristol.
Working in our contracts division you will be expected to work with our contract managers to design kitchens for volume business. This can include housing associations, construction/new builds and developers etc.
This position isn’t a sales role therefore we do not offer commission. As a creative and confident designer you will work with our internal contracts managers, listen to the needs of our customer and from that design the most suitable and cost effective volume kitchens needed.
What will I be doing as a Kitchen Designer?
Working with our Regional Contracts Managers you will design and quote kitchens that meet the business customer needs, specifications and timescales
Read through tender enquiries to produce high quality and accurate kitchens that match the business customer specification
Support the office in the effort to achieve targets, particularly with regards to output, efficiency and turnaround time
Process accurate estimates to the kitchen plans and design specification
Produce tender packs using Excel
Amend designs to meet customers’ needs and find commercial solutions to challenges
Develop commercial and product awareness to continue to produce cost-effective solutions
What do I need to qualify for this role?
Ideally someone with experience using CAD
The ability to deliver within budget and strict time restraints
Be commercially astute with an understanding of high-volume contract requirements
Experience of producing high volume accurate kitchen designs and estimates
Competent in using Excel with an understanding of basic Excel formulas
Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Experience in producing creative and innovative kitchen designs for a multitude of end-users including commercial, industrial and disabilities
Ability to problem solve under pressure
Strong planning and organisation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
Self-starter who is flexible, approachable and a team player
This position will suit someone starting their career in a design role or maybe taking a career change with CAD skills and a passion for design.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme
Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
25 days holiday, rising to 27 days after 5 years
Staff discount on Howdens products
Share awards and prize draws
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
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