Job Purpose
The Joinery Estimator is responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for bespoke joinery, fire door packages, and fit-out works across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. The role supports tendering, procurement, and cost control from pre-contract through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Tendering
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for bespoke joinery, architectural joinery, fire-rated door sets, and internal fit-out packages
* Measure and quantify works from drawings, specifications, door schedules, and NBS documents
* Price joinery elements including doors, frames, ironmongery, panelling, cabinetry, fitted furniture, and specialist finishes
* Prepare labour build-ups considering workshop manufacture, finishing, delivery, and site installation
* Obtain and assess supplier and manufacturer quotations for timber, sheet materials, ironmongery, glazing, seals, and fire-rated components
Fire Door Packages
* Price complete fire door packages including doors, frames, ironmongery, seals, glazing, and certification requirements
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards and third-party certification schemes (e.g. BM TRADA, FIRAS, Certifire)
* Allow for testing evidence, installation certification, inspections, and as-built documentation
* Identify risks associated with fire strategy, tolerances, interfaces, and site conditions
Fit-Out & Commercial Works
* Estimate joinery elements within commercial and residential fit-out projects
* Coordinate with drawings, RCPs, elevations, and finishes schedules
* Price variations, design changes, and additional works during live projects
* Assist with value engineering and alternative compliant solutions
Commercial Support
* Prepare pricing breakdowns, tender summaries, and clarifications
* Support project managers with cost reporting and procurement information
* Maintain pricing databases, labour rates, and material benchmarks
* Review subcontractor and supplier returns for accuracy and compliance
Skills & Competencies
* Strong technical knowledge of bespoke joinery manufacturing and installation
* Detailed understanding of fire-rated doors, ironmongery, and certification requirements
* Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and door schedules
* High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
* Commercially aware with strong cost-control instincts
* Confident communicator with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams
Experience & Qualifications
* Proven experience estimating bespoke joinery, fire doors, or fit-out packages
* Trade background in joinery/carpentry or technical construction background preferred
* Familiarity with public sector and commercial tendering environments
* Competent in Excel and estimating/take-off software (e.g. Bluebeam, CostX, MeasureSquare)
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Construction, Joinery, or Quantity Surveying (desirable)
Working Environment
* Office-based role with regular liaison with workshop and site teams
* Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities and live sites
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