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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