Kitchen Designer

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

Howdens is seeking a skilled Contract Kitchen Specialist to join our contracts team. Based in our purpose-built hub in Manchester, you will be responsible for designing and quoting kitchens that meet the customers' needs, specifications, and timescales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with Regional Contracts Managers to design and quote kitchens that meet customer requirements.
  • Read through tender enquiries to produce high-quality and accurate kitchen designs.
  • Support the office in achieving targets, particularly with regards to output, efficiency, and turnaround time.
  • Process accurate estimates to kitchen plans and design specifications.
  • Produce tender packs using Excel.
  • Amend designs to meet customer needs and find commercial solutions to challenges.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in designing using CAD.
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deliver within budget and strict time restraints.
  • 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 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.

What We Offer:

  • Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
  • Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions).
  • 25 days holiday, rising to 26 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 900 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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