Wernick Group Limited
Design Estimator
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Job Description
Location: Station Ln, Shipton by Beningbrough
Wernick Refurbished Buildings are seeking a Modular Estimating and Design Technician. The ideal candidate will be driven, enthusiastic, and have high levels of organisational ability. The role will be based at the Refurbished Buildings Depot in Shipton, York. This is a permanent, office-based post offering a competitive salary, personal pension plan, and industry-competitive holidays and benefits.
This position will be based in our design/technical/estimating office and will require someone with the ability to carry out all aspects of estimating & design, within a busy construction office. The ideal candidate will have experience in using AutoCAD to create floor plan drawings and elevations, be numerate, have good interpersonal skills, and be willing to learn new skills.
About The Role
Job responsibilities
- Designing and drawing layouts, foundation plans, and elevations for modular projects
- Estimating projects
- Keeping up to date with technical information and current building regulations relative to refurbished modular buildings
- Assisting with allocated “fresh enquiries”
- Assisting with allocated “on-going projects” / basic design changes / basic revisions on occasion
- Assisting sales / factory production / project control / site managers / the client as necessary or as directed
- Helping to ensure that we have up-to-date drawings and pricing information for sales quotation and working drawings and information relative to project control for existing / ongoing projects
The aim of this newly created post is to help speed up estimating and design turnaround times back to sales and help with buying on key price tag items – electrics / plumbing / specials / groundwork.
We are looking for the candidate to support the growth of the WRB business and reduce the pressure that often builds in the estimating / design office.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Creative and have a good technical brain
- Work well under pressure in an extremely busy office
- Must be able to take direction from senior managers
- Good timekeeping
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
What You Will Get In Return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Group pension
- Healthcare cash back scheme
- Annual Salary review – takes place each January
- Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
- Open door policy
- Employee Referral scheme
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers’ scheme)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
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Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
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About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
- Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
- Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
- Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
- Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
- Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
- Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
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Company Culture
- Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
- With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
- Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer advance career progression.
- The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
- The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship, and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
- Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
- By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Required Criteria
- Good timekeeping
- Fantastic customer service skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Able to work well under pressure
- Creative with a good technical brain
Desired Criteria
- Experience in construction or modular building
Closing Date: Sunday 9th August, 2026
Contract Type: full time
Salary: Based on Experience
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