Senior Estimator Location: Derby (site-based with travel as required) Contract: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: General Manager Salary: Competitive salary (negotiable dependent on experience) Additional: Performance-related bonus The Company Linsco are delighted to be supporting our client, a long-established specialist joinery business known for delivering high-quality bespoke joinery, heritage works and complex unique projects. Following a recent internal restructure, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, with a strong focus on strengthening its commercial and estimating capability. As such they are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of estimating and pricing within the Exterior Bespoke Joinery division. For the right individual, this role offers genuine scope to grow into broader estimating and contracts-related responsibilities as the business continues to expand across multiple sites. The Role This is a hands-on estimating position, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail. You will spend the majority of your time pricing bespoke exterior joinery projects, building accurate labour and material costings, and supporting the business in securing the right projects at the right margin. You'll work closely with clients, architects, contractors and internal production teams to ensure robust pricing, clear scope definition and smooth handover from tender to delivery. You'll help the business secure profitable work while protecting margins through strong commercial awareness and disciplined pricing. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Pricing Take full ownership of estimating and quoting bespoke joinery projects Review drawings and specifications and undertake site surveys where required Build detailed cost plans covering labour, materials, subcontractors and margin Prepare and submit tenders, quotations, clarifications and exclusions Liaise with clients, architects and contractors throughout the tender process Commercial Support Support contract set-up by clearly defining scope and exclusions Assist with pricing variations during project delivery Work closely with production and installation teams to ensure a smooth handover Review completed projects and feed lessons learned into future pricing Oversight & Continuous Improvement Help standardise estimating assumptions and pricing methodologies Improve estimating processes, templates and documentation Provide estimating oversight across both sites where appropriate What You'll Need Proven experience as an Estimator within joinery sector Comfortable spending the majority of your time estimating and pricing Strong understanding of labour build-ups, material costs, margin and risk Commercially astute and confident in challenging scope and assumptions Highly organised, detail-focused and collaborative Ambitious and keen to grow with the business as opportunities arise What's You'll Get Competitive salary Performance-related bonus 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Laptop and mobile phone Mileage paid for site visits A pivotal role within an ambitious and growing business, with clear progression potential Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected. Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.