Estimator – Bespoke Joinery (Hybrid)
About the company
Our client is a long-established bespoke joinery specialist with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship. They have a purpose-built manufacturing workshop and finishing facility, and a skilled in-house team. They deliver high-end commercial fit-out joinery, including reception areas, collaboration spaces and breakout areas. Their clients include leading architects and contractors across London and the South East. They are committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing, and they invest in apprenticeships and people development.
The role
You will price commercial and residential joinery packages from enquiry to submission, working closely with the design, visualisation, and production teams to ensure every bid can be built and is priced correctly.
Key responsibilities
Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope, risk and programme
Carry out detailed take-offs and build up cost estimates for materials, machining, assembly, finishing, delivery and installation
Get and compare quotes for sheet materials, timber, veneers, ironmongery, glass, stone and specialist finishes
Work with production to estimate workshop hours and manufacturing methods
Suggest value engineering options and alternative materials or details
Prepare clear tender submissions, including qualifications, exclusions and clarifications
Liaise with main contractors, fit-out contractors, architects and private clients
Attend tender review and handover meetings, and pass successful projects to the delivery team
Keep pricing data, supplier records and cost benchmarks up to date
About you
Essential
Proven estimating experience in bespoke joinery, shopfitting or interior fit-out
Good knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes and installation methods
Able to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings
Strong numerical skills, with careful attention to detail
Confident with Excel and estimating or take-off software
Able to manage several tenders against tight deadlines
Desirable
A joinery trade background, or a qualification in Quantity Surveying...
Estimator in Whitstable employer: Doufre Construction Personnel
Join a leading subcontractor renowned for its high-end interior fit-out projects, where quality and precision are at the forefront of our operations. We foster a collaborative work culture that values craftsmanship and innovation, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys not only a rewarding career but also the chance to work on prestigious commercial developments that make a real impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Doufre Construction Personnel Recruitment Team
