Joinery Estimator

Joinery Estimator

Antrim

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a leading fit-out contractor based in Antrim, who wish to recruit an experienced Joinery Estimator. This Joinery Estimator role is a permanent position within a growing procurement team, supporting the delivery of award-winning fit-out projects across the retail, hospitality, heritage sectors. The successful Joinery Estimator will play a key role in pricing tenders, sourcing materials, and working closely with workshop and project management teams to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

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The Role:

• Review tender packs, design drawings, specifications and documents to fully understand client needs and project scope
• Identify materials and finishes, and flag cost considerations relating to custom joinery elements
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing
• Calculate material costs and liaise with workshop teams and project managers to estimate labour hours for fabrication, assembly and installation
• Input material and labour requirements into estimating software
• Manage multiple bids, ensuring client time frames and formats are met, and attend pre- and post-bid meetings as required

The Person:

• 5+ years' experience estimating fit-out projects involving woodworking/joinery
• Strong knowledge of joinery techniques and materials
• Ability to interpret drawings accurately
• Proficient in calculating material quantities, labour hours and overall project costs, with familiarity with estimating software
• Computer literate — Office/Excel/Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance after one year of employment
• Up to 5 additional holiday days based on length of service
• Team building and health and wellbeing activities
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking