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Location
Derby
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Competitive
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Contact:
Joshua Skilling
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Contact email:
joshua.skilling@txmrecruit.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01332974922
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Job ref:
BH-83397
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Published:
about 8 hours ago
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Expiry date:
2025-04-12
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Startdate:
2025-03-13
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse project plans, bills of quantities, and documentation to provide accurate cost estimates.
- Research, source, and negotiate best pricing for materials, transport, labour, and subcontractors.
- Assess financial, technical, and operational risks for each project.
- Visit customer sites to gather project details and maintain strong client relationships.
- Stay updated with the latest paint and coatings technologies, as well as regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Work closely with sales and production teams to support bids and new contracts.
- Use the Protean CRM system to manage customer files, track costs, and ensure accurate pricing.
- Prepare and submit detailed quotations while ensuring projects stay within estimated budgets.
- Support the General Manager with yearly profit forecasting and cost monitoring.
- Maintain customer satisfaction records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
✅ Experience in estimating/costing within the paint, coatings, or specialist manufacturing industry.
✅ Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
✅ Commercial awareness with the ability to assess project risks.
✅ Strong negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers and customers.
✅ Ability to work collaboratively within sales and production teams.
✅ Excellent organisation and time management skills to handle multiple projects.
✅ Proficiency in Protean CRM and Microsoft Office tools.
What We Offer:
✔ Competitive salary and benefits package.
✔ Career progression within a growing and innovative company.
✔ Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
✔ A supportive and dynamic work environment.
📩 How to Apply:
If you are a detail-oriented professional with experience in estimating and a passion for the coatings industry, we’d love to hear from you! Please click apply or Send your CV to Joshua.skilling@txmrecruit.co.uk
