Estimator / Senior Estimator – Joinery
Estimator / Senior Estimator required for a growing specialist contractor delivering high-end joinery and fit out projects. This Estimator role offers the opportunity to work on complex packages, with the Estimator playing a key part in strengthening an established commercial team. The successful Estimator Senior Estimator will be involved across a varied portfolio, supporting continued growth.
Salary and Package
£50,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive package reflective of level
Location
Borehamwood office based, with occasional site visits across Central London
Roughly 90% office based with some flexibility, 10% site based.
Full-time, Permanent Position
About the Company
A well established, family run construction business with over 30 years of trading history, specialising in bespoke joinery and carpentry solutions across high-end residential, commercial, and leisure sectors. Operating as part of a larger construction group with strong financial backing, the business delivers complex packages across London and the Home Counties, supported by in-house design & BIM capability.
Why Join Them
This is a stable and well run business with a strong pipeline of secured work and long standing industry relationships. The commercial team is experienced and collaborative, providing a solid environment for both development and long term progression. The company encourages new ideas, including supply chain improvements and smarter ways of working, with a structure where good input is recognised and implemented. Projects are varied and technically interesting, with a strong emphasis on quality delivery.
About the Role
The Estimator / Senior Estimator will take responsibility for pricing bespoke joinery and fit out packages, typically ranging from £100,000 through to £18 million.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing detailed cost estimates for bespoke joinery packages
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
* Managing enquiries and pricing with the supply chain
* Building and developing new supplier relationships where beneficial
* Pricing specialist elements including fire-rated doorsets
* Working closely with design and pre-construction teams
* Contributing to value engineering and cost planning exercises
* Supporting bid submissions and tender clarifications
* Attending occasional site visits across Central London
* Maintaining accurate cost databases and pricing records
The role is predominantly office based, offering consistency while still providing exposure to live project environments.
Summary
This Estimator / Senior Estimator position offers a strong opportunity to join a respected specialist contractor with a proven track record in delivering high quality joinery and fit out schemes. With a solid commercial structure, varied project workload, and openness to new ideas, it provides both stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information