Carpentry Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

TOTAL JOINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Varied and interesting projects

Job summary

TOTAL JOINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED is seeking an experienced Estimator/Surveyor to join their Basildon team. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of estimating, surveying, and commercial activities for joinery projects from tender through to completion.

This role offers a chance to contribute to the growth of the Site Carpentry division in an ambitious working environment. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor within the joinery and carpentry sector.
• Strong understanding of first fix, second fix and finishing carpentry packages.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations.
• Carrying out quantity take-offs and site surveys.
• Procuring materials and subcontractors.
• Managing project costs, variations and valuations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Assisting with business development opportunities.
• Supporting the growth of the company's site carpentry offering.

Skills

Estimating

Surveying

Cost management

Communication

Organizational abilities

Job description

Estimator / Surveyor – Joinery & Site Carpentry

Location: Basildon Essex

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

We are a well-established and growing joinery company delivering high-quality bespoke joinery and carpentry solutions across commercial and residential sectors. Due to continued growth and an increasing demand for our site carpentry services, we are seeking an experienced Estimator / Surveyor to join our team.

This is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to help develop and expand our Site Carpentry division while working closely with the directors to drive future growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating, surveying and commercial management of joinery and carpentry projects from tender stage through to completion.

Key Duties Will Include

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations.
• Carrying out quantity take-offs and site surveys.
• Procuring materials and subcontractors.
• Managing project costs, variations and valuations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Assisting with business development opportunities.
• Supporting the growth of the company's site carpentry offering.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor within the joinery and carpentry sector.
• Strong understanding of first fix, second fix and finishing carpentry packages.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on commercial fit-out, residential or specialist joinery projects.
• Existing relationships within the construction industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding business.
• Long-term career progression.
• Supportive and ambitious working environment.
• Varied and interesting projects across London and the South East.

If you are an experienced Estimator or Surveyor looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and help develop a growing Site Carpentry division, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.

About Total Joinery Solutions Ltd

We are a small to medium sized bepsoke joinery company which was established in 2005, We mainly work for the commercial industry for small to large builiding contractors. We carryout out all aspects of joinery from Labour only carpentry to complete joinery fit out packages. We also offer timber window restoration and manufacture complete new windows and doors. We are always looking to strive, grow and improve as company and are always on the look out for proactive and conscientious team Members.