At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to estimate and survey bespoke joinery projects.
- Company: Family-run construction company with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work with prestigious clients like Harrods and Disney in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in estimating and surveying with hands-on training and real projects.
- Qualifications: Joinery experience preferred, but training provided for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Excellent opportunity for a Joinery Estimator / Surveyor to join a well-established construction company based in Swindon. They are a family-run Fit Out, Joinery, and M&E company with over 50 years of experience, delivering high-quality projects for prestigious clients such as Harrods, British Airways, Disney and many more. They specialise in bespoke joinery design manufacture and installation across all commercial sectors, including retail, F&B, airports and high end residential.
We’re now seeking a Joinery Estimator/Surveyor to join their busy Joinery Department. This role is ideal for a qualified bench joiner who wants to move into estimating and surveying, or for someone who already has experience in pricing and managing joinery projects. This role is based at the Head Office in Swindon and is office based although there is some scope for home working.
- Pricing new joinery enquiries, interpreting contract drawings and specifications.
- Sourcing and securing competitive subcontractor and specialist supplier quotations.
- Identifying risks and working with the Joinery Director to determine profit margins before submitting tenders.
- Supporting live projects by monitoring costs, producing monthly valuations (CVRs), and ensuring profitability is maintained.
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment, including variations and claims for extra time.
- Attending client and site meetings to discuss contractual and financial matters.
- Conducting post-project reviews to identify successes and lessons learned.
Strong technical understanding of joinery manufacture. Experience in estimating or surveying is desirable, but we will provide training for the right candidate. Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues across production and project teams.
Competitive salary dependant on experience, ~25 days holiday per year plus 8 statutory/public holidays (including company Christmas shutdown). Enrolment into the Company pension scheme (NEST).
Apprentice Estimator and Surveyor employer: Recruitment Helpline
Join a family-run construction company in Swindon with over 50 years of experience, renowned for delivering high-quality bespoke joinery projects for prestigious clients. The supportive work culture fosters employee growth through training and development opportunities, while offering competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to transition into estimating and surveying within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
