Wernick Refurbished Buildings are seeking a Modular Estimating and Design Technician. The ideal candidate will be driven, enthusiastic and have high levels of organisational ability. The role will be based at the Refurbished Buildings Depot in Shipton, York. This is a permanent, office based post offering a competitive salary, personal pension plan and industry competitive holidays and benefits.
This position will be based in our design/technical/estimating office and will require someone with the ability to carry out all aspects of estimating & design, within a busy construction office. The ideal candidate will have experience in using AutoCad to create floor plan drawings and elevations, be numerate, have good interpersonal skills and be willing to learn new skills.
About The Role
The aim of this newly created post is to help speed up estimating and design turnaround times back to sales and help with buying on key price tag items – electrics / plumbing / specials / groundwork. We are looking for the candidate to support the growth of the WRB business and reduce the pressure that often builds in the estimating / design office.
Job responsibilities
- Designing and drawing layouts, foundation plans and elevations for modular projects
- Keeping up to date with technical information and current building regulations relative to refurbished modular buildings
- Assisting with allocated “fresh enquiries”
- Assisting with allocated “on-going projects” / basic design changes / basic revisions on occasion.
- Assisting sales / factory production / project control / site managers / the client as necessary or as directed
- Helping to ensure that we have up to date drawings and pricing information for sales quotation and working drawings and information relative to project control for existing / ongoing projects
Key Skills & attributes
- Creative and have a good technical brain
- Work well under pressure in an extremely busy office
- Must be able to take direction from senior managers.
- Good timekeeping
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
What you will get in return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Annual Salary review – takes place each January
- Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Required Criteria
- Good timekeeping
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Able to work well under pressure
- Creative with a good technical brain
Desired Criteria
- Experience in construction or modular building
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Design Estimator employer: Wernick Group Limited
Wernick Group Limited is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic role as an On-Call Generator Field Service Engineer. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company offers ongoing training opportunities and a competitive salary, all within a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and customer satisfaction. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
