Joinery Estimator

Job Description

Job Title – Joinery Estimator

Job Purpose

As Joinery Estimator your key role is to produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for bespoke joinery projects, from initial enquiry through to contract award. The role plays a critical part in the business by securing profitable work, whilst remaining competitive and meeting client needs. The Joinery Estimator should be able to confidently interpret and critically analyse drawings and specifications, price materials and labour, engage with the supply chain, and supporting the commercial team throughout the tender process to ensure continued success in a competitive marketplace

Primary 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


• Provide advice and support to the production and operations team throughout the project in relation to variations from design intent and specifications


• Review project outcomes to improve future estimating accuracy


• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating systems, templates, and processes


• Lead procurement on secured projects, negotiating with our supply chain to ensure best value

• 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


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously


• Confident communicator, both written and verbal


• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management


• Understanding of installation and site processes

• Full UK Driving License


• Willingness to occasionally travel to project / supplier locations for site surveys or general meetings


• Commercially astute and detail‑focused


• Proactive and solution‑driven


• Personable, approachable, and confident team member demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the business

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• On\-site parking

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