Estimator:– Bespoke  Joinery

Our client is a growing bespoke joinery manufacturer delivering high-quality interior solutions across bespoke furniture sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Estimator to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong carpentry or joinery background who understands the technical and commercial aspects of projects and can produce accurate, competitive, costings to be used in tenders

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing costings for accurate cost estimates to be compiled by Management for bespoke joinery projects. The successful candidate will analyse drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure commercially viable pricing supporting the business in securing profitable work.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of joinery manufacturing, materials, labour

• Review, drawings, specifications, and scope of works
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for joinery projects
• Produce costings from Excel spreadsheets for management to use to create tender submissions and supporting documentation within deadlines
• Be able to communicate with both customers and colleagues
• Ensure estimates align with profitability targets and business objectives

• Previous experience as an Estimator with a strong joinery background who is PC literate and used to controlling spreadsheets to compile costings, allowing for subframes and wastage plus difficulty of manufacture
• Strong understanding of bespoke joinery manufacturing
• Can communicate with customers and  colleagues effectively and politely
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent numerical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and strong Excel ability

• Experience working with contractors, designers etc
• Relevant construction or joinery qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially focused with a proactive approach
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Problem solver with strong time management skills

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Pension contribution
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and well-organised, modern, growing business environment

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) or contact Wendie Brown on (phone number removed)

Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position.