Overview
Joinery Estimator - Full-Time - Permanent - Based in Swindon. An excellent opportunity to join a well-established construction company that specializes in bespoke joinery design, manufacture and installation across commercial sectors.
The company is a family-run Joinery, Fit Out, and M&E business with over 50 years of experience, delivering high-quality projects for clients including Harrods, British Airways, Disney and more.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Pricing new joinery enquiries, interpreting contract drawings and specifications.
* Sourcing and securing competitive subcontractor and specialist supplier quotations.
* Identifying risks and working with the Joinery Director to determine profit margins before submitting tenders.
* Preparing tender programmes in collaboration with the Production Manager, considering material lead times and logistical constraints.
* Supporting live projects by monitoring costs, producing monthly valuations (CVRs), and ensuring profitability is maintained.
* Preparing and submitting applications for payment, including variations and claims for extra time.
* Attending client and site meetings to discuss contractual and financial matters.
* Conducting post-project reviews to identify successes and lessons learned.
What We’re Looking For
* Background as a qualified and experienced Bench Joiner.
* Strong technical understanding of joinery manufacture.
* Experience in estimating or surveying is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
* Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
* Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues across production and project teams.
Hours, Pay And Benefits
* Competitive salary dependant on experience.
* 25 days holiday per year plus 8 statutory/public holidays (including company Christmas shutdown).
* Enrolment into the Company pension scheme (NEST).
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
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