Estimator, Acoustics - London UK

Do you want to join a global design company that is growing rapidly, and furthering your career in an international environment?

We are looking for an Estimator, Acoustics in London.

About the job
The Estimator is responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for acoustic products to support the sales team. This involves independently reviewing construction drawings, performing detailed take-offs, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure precise project scope and costing. Working closely with sales, technical specialists, and clients, the Estimator manages the full estimation and quotation process, ensuring a smooth transition from enquiry to delivery. Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Your key responsibilities will include:
Estimate Production

• Build accurate estimates and proposals for the sales team.
• Perform take-offs and analyse construction drawings to define scope of work.
• Gather and review blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Calculate costs by assessing labour, materials, and time requirements.
• Communicate with internal teams throughout the estimating process.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies through information analysis.
• Present estimates with clear numerical and descriptive data.
• Compile reports summarising data, trends, and findings.
• Maintain and back up the cost database.
• Attend project kick-off meetings to brief the drafting team on scope.

Project Management

• Keep acoustic project details current with regular updates from team input and meetings.
• Collaborate with acoustic specialists to follow up on quotes and ongoing projects.
• Update project status, pricing, and specifications in the CRM system.
• Conduct regular project reviews with the team.
• Understand the full project lifecycle and roles involved.
• Ensure CE records align with manual project tracking documents.

Administrative Tasks

• Process acoustic product orders, ensuring accuracy and correct invoicing.
• Handle client communications throughout the order lifecycle, including delays and shipping issues.
• Provide shipping quotes and prepare product quotations in collaboration with sales and specialists.
• Respond to basic technical enquiries via email.
• Manage account, project, and contact data within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot client issues.
• Check product stock and lead times with the production team.
• Process sample orders as needed.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential
• Industry experience is crucial - not necessarily textile related, although this would be preferable
• Excellent time management skills
• Natural attention to detail
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative

Qualifications and competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Professional communication skills
• PC proficiency (excellent keyboarding skills/data entry skills)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible and able to handle multi-tasking and problem solving
• Talent for creating ideas and improvements
• Good listening skills
• Learning agility

Application
Please apply through the form below. We will invite for interviews on an ongoing basis and close the job post when we have found the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Michelle Hayes – People Support, on 07899 927 041 or mhay@kvadrat.org

We are Kvadrat
Kvadrat was established in Ebeltoft, Denmark, in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia's world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performing design textiles, rugs, acoustic and window covering solutions for both commercial and residential interiors.

Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity, innovation and design. Kvadrat fabrics have been used in some of the world’s most intriguing architectural developments, such as the Gherkin, London; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles; Oslo Opera House, Norway; Reichstag, Berlin; Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; Copenhagen Opera House, Denmark and Guangzhou Opera House, China.

At Kvadrat, we consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, we collaborate with leading designers, architects, and artists, including Miriam Bäckström, Tord Boontje, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Alfredo Häberli, Giulio Ridolfo, Peter Saville, Finn Sködt, Roman Signer, as well as Patricia Urquiola.

We try to set up as few rules as possible. In return, we expect each person to always act in accordance with our basic values, and in doing so, to be quality-driven in all decisions and actions, to act according to our mindset of ‘strong teams – one company’, to be passionate about your daily tasks at the job and the design culture that we are an integrated part of, to stay open-minded towards clients and colleagues, and to be honest in communication and treat others with respect.

Kvadrat is a company with high ambitions both for our people and our growth. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment with a strong focus on equality, inclusion, empowerment and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to ethnical background, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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