Kitchen Designer - Contracts Division

Howdens are looking for a Kitchen Designer to join our contracts team.
Based in our purpose-built hub in Avonmouth, Bristol and reporting to the Office Manager, you will be designing kitchens for our contract clients who come from a variety of backgrounds including housing associations, construction/new builds and developers etc.
What will I be doing as a Kitchen Designer?
To provide a support service to the Regional Contracts Managers by designing and quoting kitchens that meet the customers needs, specifications and timescales
Read through tender enquiries to produce high quality and accurate kitchens that match the customers specification
Support the office in the effort to achieve targets, particularly with regards to output, efficiency and turnaround time
Process accurate estimates to the kitchen plans and design specification
Produce tender packs using Excel
Amend designs to meet customers' needs and find commercial solutions to challenges
Develop commercial and product awareness to continue to produce cost-effective solutions
What do I need to qualify for this role?
Proven experience in designing using CAD within the Contract Kitchen industry
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 kitchen 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 can offer you:
Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme
Excellent pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
25 days holiday, rising to 27 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 800 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.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
This is not a Sales Role
No Agencies Please