Job Vacancy
Estimator/Designer
Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Scheme
Join our team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Roof Truss and Posi-Joist Estimator & Designer to join our friendly and hardworking
team at our Kirkby in Ashfield branch. You will be responsible for producing estimates along with detailed, accurate designs
for our products to meet customer/business requirements.
We are looking for an individual with natural ability to build a rapport and communicate with customers, providing them
with technical knowledge and experience to drive opportunity across our market sector.
About us
Since 1967, Crendon Timber Engineering has been at the forefront of our industry. With more than 12 sites across the
UK – and continuing to expand – we manufacture high quality Timber Frame, Roof Trusses, Posi-Joists, and a wide range
of engineered timber solutions. We’re dedicated to supporting our customers, growing our team and giving back to local
communities through charity partnerships.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Liaise with customers both in person and over the phone to forge strong relationships.
- Attend site and customer visits to obtain information and support our customer requirements.
- Interpret customer requirements and provide efficient and professional estimates and designs, ensuring high levels of
customer service.
- Work collaboratively in branch to ensure designs are efficient, cost effective and in line with company KPI’s.
Skills required but not limited to:
• Good understanding of I.T (use of Microsoft Office 365 suite).
- MiTek PAMIR experience preferable.
- Confident written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required to liaise with colleagues and customers.
- Able to work as part of a team in an open office environment but also be self-motivated to meet deadlines and
customer expectations.
- Passionate about exceeding customer expectations and providing excellent customer service.
- Experience is preferred.
What do we offer?
We work hard to continuously improve our reward package, taking into consideration the view of every single employee
to make sure we remain an industry leader. Some of the highlights of the fantastic benefits and rewards you can expect
include:
- Competitive bonus scheme.
- Comprehensive training opportunities – potential to progress within our organisation.
- Employee referral scheme (£250 reward).
- Retail discounts – cashback on major retailers.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Long service awards – additional leave & up to one month’s salary.
- Health & wellbeing incentives.
- Purchase annual leave scheme.
March 2026 “...better by design”
