Joinery & Fit Out Estimator in Wigan

Casana Interiors is a luxury, design-led furniture and interiors solution brand, bringing quiet sophistication to everyday living through intentional design and enduring quality. We curate thoughtfully designed furniture collections and bespoke joinery solutions for residential, hospitality and commercial clients, managing projects from first concept through to completion.

From tailored furniture packs to fully bespoke fit-outs, every detail reflects our commitment to precision, innovation and timeless style. Our work is rooted in professional expertise, refined aesthetics and a seamless client experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Estimator – FF&E, Joinery & Carpentry to join our team in Wigan. Working closely with our design, contracts, procurement and commercial teams, you will be responsible for estimating and pricing FF&E, bespoke joinery and carpentry packages across high-quality residential and hospitality projects. This may include fitted and loose furniture, furniture packs, bespoke joinery, doors, skirtings, architraves, staircases, fixtures, equipment and associated interior packages. You will play a key role in ensuring our projects are accurately costed, commercially robust and delivered in line with Casana’s standards of quality, design and craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for FF&E, bespoke joinery and carpentry packages from drawings, schedules, specifications and project information.
• Carry out detailed material and quantity take-offs and develop clear, transparent Bills of Quantities and cost schedules.
• Price loose and fitted furniture, furniture packs, fixtures, equipment, bespoke joinery, doors, skirtings, architraves, staircases and associated works, ensuring full scope coverage.
• Review and interpret FF&E schedules, specifications, technical drawings and construction information, identifying queries, exclusions and potential scope gaps.
• Liaise with internal teams including design, contracts, procurement, commercial and project management to align specifications, budgets and programme requirements.
• Source and evaluate quotations from furniture manufacturers, FF&E suppliers, joinery manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Negotiate best value while ensuring quality, design intent and specification requirements are maintained.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and suitable alternatives that protect design intent, quality and performance.
• Assist with tender submissions, client proposals and cost schedules, presenting information in a clear and professional format.
• Maintain and develop pricing databases, rate libraries, supplier information and benchmark data.
• Support project handover to delivery teams, clearly communicating key commercial and technical assumptions, exclusions and risks.
• Work closely with procurement and delivery teams to ensure estimated costs and specifications are effectively carried through into project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, templates and reporting.

Experience & Personal Attributes

• Proven experience as an Estimator within FF&E, interiors, joinery, carpentry or a closely related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of FF&E procurement and/or bespoke joinery and carpentry, including materials, manufacturing, installation methods and supplier pricing.
• Strong understanding of furniture, joinery and interior product specifications.
• Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to build and manage detailed cost models.
• Ability to read, interpret and work accurately from technical drawings, FF&E schedules, specifications and construction information.
• Strong numerical ability and commercial awareness with a meticulous approach to detail.
• Ability to identify scope gaps, commercial risks and opportunities within tender information.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and clients.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and high standards of presentation.
• Experience working with FF&E schedules, specifications and interior design packages.
• Experience working on high-end residential, hospitality or commercial interior projects.
• Knowledge of bespoke furniture manufacture and joinery production.
• Knowledge of complementary software, including estimating, project management or drawing review tools.
• Previous trade or time-served experience within joinery or carpentry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Long-term career growth within a design-led, expanding interiors business.
• Exposure to high-quality residential and hospitality projects with a focus on refined, luxury interiors.
• Opportunity to work across a broad mix of FF&E, furniture, bespoke joinery and carpentry packages.
• A professional and supportive team environment where your expertise is valued.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and help shape how Casana estimates, procures and delivers projects.

Casana Interiors is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.