Playground Design Estimator

Harlequin Playgrounds are a leading provider of playground and sports installations, working with councils, schools and commercial clients across the UK. Following substantial growth, we are looking to expand our team and have an exciting new opportunity for a Design Estimator to join our team.

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The main function of this role will be to design 2D site plans and layouts of playground and sports projects, alongside pricing these projects for our clients using a company pricing structure. Design experience is essential; however, we can provide training on estimating and pricing. We are looking for someone with passion and creativity to help us design play areas that pack maximum play value into the space, whilst ensuring compliance and safety is paramount.

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The role will be based at our offices in Cricklade, Swindon, working within our small team.

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Responsibilities

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• Take measurements provided by Sales to plot out the area for the project

• Working from the brief provided, develop a site plan using 2D dwg models from our suppliers to create a fun and functional sports or play space

• Price the scheme using our estimating system and obtaining quotations from suppliers to put together a full quotation for the project

• Responsible for the overall design and costs at tender stage

• Developing schemes that are value for money for the client and within set budgets

• Building a library/database of information to streamline future pricing and design

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Requirements

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• Minimum 3 years’ experience in space planning/2D CAD design (would consider less with a strong estimating background)

• Highly proficient using CAD / SketchUp or similar software

• Highly proficient in Excel

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team

• UK Driving License due to client meetings and rural location

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Desirable skills

• Experience in estimating/quantity surveying

• Experience working in the play/landscaping/groundworks/construction industry

• Experience in 3D design

Benefits of the role

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare after 1 years’ service

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a growing company, with excellent prospects for progression. Our business is expanding, and this role has the potential to become a team leadership role as the team grows. You will be working with the company Directors and will have the opportunity to input into the business as it grows. We welcome applications from individuals who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, professional and ambitious, to help us take our business to the next level.

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To apply for this role, please send your CV along with a covering letter to Nikola Andrews, Director, at nikola.andrews@harlequinplay.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!