Joinery Estimator

Joinery Estimator

Location:

Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3DS

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent, Office based

Eximious Furniture Ltd design, manufacture and install bespoke corporate furniture and joinery. Delivering specialist joinery and fit out contracts, we have worked on some of the most prestigious commercial projects in London. Our commercial reputation for quality is replicated throughout our team, ensuring every project is designed, manufactured and installed with distinction.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Joinery Estimator to join our commercial team. From first point of contact to site survey and maintaining communications with the client, the role of estimator is critical to the success of every project.

Key Responsibilities

Providing accurate and detailed quotes for bespoke joinery items from drawings, specifications and client instructions
Performing site surveys, obtaining accurate measurements, and drawing up plans to present to the site team
Liaising with the team on tender submissions
Communicating effectively with clients, ensuring expectations and practicality are balanced
Taking design briefs and offering value engineering solutions
Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Ordering materials (such as metal, glass and stone) and services as required
Carrying out final negotiations, tracking project variations, and compiling final accounts
Improving the efficiency of the process from enquiry to proposal
Reviewing drawings to ensure accurate reflection of the quote, identifying potential cost savings and they remain within requirements
Attending and participating in production and site meetings, ensuring actions are relayed and completed
Issuing production orders and monitoring costs/spend
The successful candidates will have:

Knowledge of the joinery industry in a pre-contracts/estimating role
A strong understanding of joinery construction
Familiarity with bought in sub-contract suppliers
The ability to work on multiple tenders and quotations at any one time
Willingness to travel as required (UK but predominantly London based), visiting sites (CSCS card would be an advantage)
A flexible, self-starter approach with the ability to prioritise
Analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
An understanding of CAD (ability to draw would be an advantage)
Good general IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft office

How to Apply

Please click to apply today.

Other suitable skills and experience include, Estimator-Joinery, Furniture Estimator, Bespoke Joinery Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Woodworking Estimator