Trainee Estimator Timber Frame

**Trainee Timber Frame Estimator - Scotframe - Cumbernauld**

'Making the world a better home' - Saint-Gobain's purpose, we have a history spanning more than 350 years and have a responsibility to address the major challenges faced by humanity. We are on a journey to make the world a beautiful and sustainable placeto live and have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

This is a fantastic opportunity to join as a **Trainee Timber Frame Estimator**with**Scotframe**to provide accurate detailed quotations for the supply of timber frame kits and associated joinery materials in line with client's drawings & specifications.

As a **Timber Frame Estimator**with**Scotframe** you will be involved in the following:

- Produce competitive quotations at given margins to sustain & grow the business.
- Work efficiently and accurately.
- Manage pipeline and approach to each project in agreement with the sales team to ensure that opportunities are prioritized, workload is managed and response timescales are achieved.
- Liaise with technical and production departments to ensure projects progress through the system from order to delivery.
- Attend pre and post contract meetings as required.
- Attend self-build and trade shows to represent the company.
- Provide cover for customer sales enquiries when sales team are not available.
- Maintain weekly record of workload and achievements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

**Am I who you are looking for?**

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we innovate, we collaborate, we're agile, we act with entrepreneurial spirit, and we're supportive of and close to our customers. Does thissound like you?

To be suitable for the **Timber Frame Estimator**with**Scotframe** you need to have:
**Experience sought**:

- Experience of a fast moving estimating department and the understanding of the principles of timber frame construction and building industry requirements.
- Ability to identify and implement performance goals, priorities, recommend measures.
- Strong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate initiative to spot and highlight areas/matters of concern to Line Manager.
- Able to manage workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team.
- IT literate in systems relevant to role i.e. Microsoft Excel & Word or estimating take off software.
- Good business and commercial awareness - preferably gained from similar industry.
- Able to translate technical language into simple terms.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

**Desirable**:

- Experience of CAD based drawing packages.
- Knowledge of current Building Regulations.
- Knowledge of thermal design requirements.
- Good problem solving abilities.
- Ability to influence and lead change within the team.

There are 32+ fascinating Saint-Gobain businesses that recruit talented people in the UK and Ireland. However, regardless of which business you join, you are assured to be welcomed into a professional and warm environment, where we value all of our employeesequally and have a strong focus on their health, safety and wellbeing at all times.

This vacancy is working for**Scotframe**, Saint-Gobain is the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, with over 170,000 employees and operations in 67 countries worldwide. With such a significant presence we are proud to offerour employees a career without boundaries**Are You in?**

**What are the benefits?**

In addition to benefitting from a significant focus on your own personal development, you will also have access to:

- A competitive salary plus annual bonus.
- Opportunities for career progression and development.
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), plus the option to buy or sell additional days.
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- Great discounts across high street chains, online stores and holiday agents.
- Saint-Gobain Life Assurance Scheme.
- Access to a leading health and wellbeing portal.