Project Specialist – Doors Division (Internal Sales & Estimating)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £40,000 basic + commission (OTE £60,000)
Sector: Joinery / Doors / Construction
We are currently working on behalf of a well-established specialist doors and joinery business to recruit a Project Specialist for their Doors Division. This role combines internal sales, sales estimating, and technical project coordination, managing bespoke door projects from initial enquiry through to order release and production.
This opportunity would suit someone with strong technical and commercial experience within doors, door sets, or joinery, who enjoys managing enquiries, producing detailed quotations, and working closely with clients, suppliers, and production teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately and profitably.
The Role
As a Project Specialist – Doors Division, you will manage the full internal sales and estimating process for bespoke doors, door sets, sliding systems, and screens. You will handle incoming enquiries, prepare detailed quotations, develop technical specifications, and ensure projects follow the correct order process before being released to suppliers and factory production.
This is a commercially driven and detail-focused role requiring a solid understanding of bespoke doors, fire regulations, ironmongery, finishes, and site coordination. You will act as the key link between clients, suppliers, and production teams to ensure projects are specified correctly, priced competitively, and delivered to high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Sales & Client Management
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Manage incoming sales enquiries and develop detailed project briefs.
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Act as the main point of contact for clients from enquiry through to completion.
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Prepare and follow up quotations to convert opportunities into confirmed orders.
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Maintain strong client communication throughout each project.
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Identify opportunities for additional business within the doors sector.
Sales Estimating & Commercial Management
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Prepare accurate quotations for bespoke doors, door sets, sliding systems, and screens.
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Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to produce detailed costings.
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Source and review supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
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Apply charges for bespoke samples, tooling, transport, and client-supplied items.
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Ensure pricing aligns with margin targets and commercial objectives.
Technical Specification & Order Accuracy
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Confirm survey and site information including finished floor levels, wall thicknesses, reveals, ceiling heights, and clearances.
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Verify door designs, dimensions, glazing specifications, and fire-rating requirements (FD30).
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Specify door leaf and frame thicknesses, intumescent requirements, and compliance details.
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Confirm finishes including paint, stains, veneers, sheen levels, and bespoke colour matching.
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Specify ironmongery including hinges, flush bolts, backsets, and certification requirements.
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Ensure fire compliance and relevant documentation is complete prior to order release.
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Take full responsibility for ensuring orders are technically accurate and complete.
Factory & Production Coordination
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Liaise with production teams to ensure drawings reflect confirmed specifications.
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Support communication between client and factory throughout production.
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Coordinate logistics and delivery planning.
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Assist with improvements within the doors division.
Quality Control & Process Compliance
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Ensure projects follow internal order processes and documentation requirements.
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Reduce remakes and site issues through detailed specification and communication.
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Maintain clear documentation and handovers to production and operations teams.
Key Skills & Experience
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Minimum 3 years’ experience within doors, joinery, or a related construction sector.
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Experience in internal sales, estimating, or project coordination.
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Strong understanding of fire-rated doors, door sets, and ironmongery.
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Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
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Strong commercial awareness with experience managing pricing and margins