Joinery Estimator

Thorn Baker Construction

Joinery Estimator

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Benefits: Car allowance/company car, mobile phone & laptop, pension, healthcare cash plan, death in service cover and employee benefits
Working: Office-based with hybrid flexibility

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing specialist business operating within the high-end joinery and interior fit-out sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial survey and pre-construction through to completion, working across a variety of sectors including hospitality, stadia, modular build, education and commercial projects.

Projects range from smaller joinery installations through to multimillion-pound fit-outs, involving both direct labour and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates from first principles, for bespoke joinery items, including materials, labour, finishes, ironmongery, subcontract works, and 
    installation
    - Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and client information to produce accurate take‑offs
    - Assess manufacturing methods, buildability, and programme implications during 
    the estimating stage
    - Identify and propose value engineering options without compromising suitability
    or design intent
    - Maintain and update pricing databases for materials, labour, and suppliers
    - Receive, review, and manage tender enquiries from new and existing clients, 
    throughout the pre-contract process
    - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain 
    partners
    - Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and verify quotations
    - Compile and submit professional, detailed tender returns within required 
    deadlines
    - Respond to post‑tender queries and attend clarification meetings as required
    - Assess project risks and opportunities and provide commercially sound and 
    concise handover to management team to allow confident commercial decision 
    making
    - Work closely with the design, production, and project management teams to 
    ensure estimates reflect realistic manufacturing and installation processes
    - Support handover of secured projects to delivery teams with clear cost 
    breakdowns and allowed manufacturing methodology

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  •  Proven experience as a Joinery Estimator within a bespoke joinery or high‑end 
    manufacturing environment
    - Strong understanding of joinery materials, manufacturing processes, and finishes
    - Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings and specifications
    - High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
    - Ability to critically analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations to assess 
    competitiveness

Qualifications
  • Relevant CSCS Card.

  • SMSTS - preferred.

  • First Aid at Work.

  • Asbestos Awareness.

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer
  • £55,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience.

  • Car allowance or company car.

  • Company mobile phone and laptop, including personal use.

  • 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days.

  • Workplace pension.

  • Healthcare cash plan.

  • Death in Service cover.

  • Employee benefits platform.

  • Hybrid working flexibility.

  • Opportunity to join a growing business with scope for professional development.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to find out more about this opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a specialist construction and interiors business. The company name has been withheld for confidentiality.

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