Estimator
Reactive Recruitment
Job Description
Specialist Joinery Estimator
Company: Woodmarque
Location: Northern Ireland
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE
The Role
Woodmarque is seeking an experienced Specialist Joinery Estimator to join its team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will ideally come from a bespoke joinery, specialist fit-out or high-end interiors background, with strong experience pricing and estimating detailed joinery packages.
This role would suit someone who understands both the technical and commercial side of bespoke joinery, and who can accurately review drawings, specifications and tender information to prepare competitive quotations.
Key Responsibilities
Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Prepare detailed estimates for bespoke joinery and fit-out packages.
Complete material, labour and subcontractor take-offs.
Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Prepare accurate costings and tender submissions.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks and commercial opportunities.
Liaise with clients, suppliers, designers and internal project teams.
Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
Maintain accurate estimating records and tender information.
Assist with handover from estimating into project delivery where required.
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience as an Estimator within specialist joinery, bespoke interiors or fit-out.
Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing, materials, finishes and installation methods.
Ability to read and interpret detailed manufacturing and architectural drawings.
Good understanding of labour and material costs.
Strong numerical and commercial skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Confident dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
Good IT and estimating software skills.
Ideal Background
This role would particularly suit candidates from:
- Bespoke Joinery
- Specialist Joinery Manufacturing
- High-End Fit-Out
- Commercial Interiors
- Hospitality Fit-Out
- Retail Fit-Out
- Specialist Furniture / Architectural Joinery
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to work on high-quality bespoke joinery and fit-out projects.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established specialist joinery business.
- Varied workload across technically interesting projects.
Skills:
Tender Submission Tender Preparation Estimating BOQ Tenders
Benefits:
Flexitime Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund
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