Assistant to the Head of Business Unit (Joinery)

Position Summary (A short paragraph about the position)

The Assistant to the Head of Business Unit (Joinery) will coordinate and assist the Head of Business Unit in all necessary processes to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and requested quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Quotations/Tendering

• Take tenders from initial enquiry to submission
• Provide timely and accurate estimates
• Analyse contract documentation and prepare accurate subcontractor packages for pricing
• Liaise and negotiate with Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Actively participate in adjudication meetings
• Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations.

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage Projects concerned with the Joinery Division and other related trades
• Direct, manage and devise all necessary work procedures and programmes to the project teams (including subcontractors) in order to ensure overall work conforms to required specifications
• Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget
• Liaise throughout the projects with clients, designers, architects and other professionals including health and safety.

EDUCATION & LICENSES REQUIRED

• Have extensive work experience (supervisory, technical or trade
• roles) in Joinery and related sectors
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Tools such as Excel, Windows and
• Outlook and ideally MS Office Software including MS Project as well as ACAD
• A valid driving license is typically required for this role
• On-the-job training is usually offered.

• Knowledge of any raw materials that need to be used in Joinery and related trades
• Knowledge of processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the efficiency of the work
• Knowledge of general materials, tools and methods used in the industry
• An understanding of customer needs and the ability to meet quality standard
• Knowledge of main regulations and standards used in the industry
• People management and leadership skills to lead project teams.