Estimator - Carpentry/Joinery

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting an experienced Estimator for a specialist carpentry/joinery contractor operating across London and surrounding areas. The role involves pricing and tendering new projects, preparing accurate estimates, and supporting the wider commercial function.

You will review drawings and tender information, prepare take-offs, price labour and materials, and coordinate with design and project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within carpentry, joinery, fit-out or related subcontract environment.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Excellent take-offs, pricing and tendering skills.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Prepare take-offs and measurements for estimates.
• Produce estimates and detailed quotations.
• Price labour, materials, preliminaries and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support tender submissions and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerical analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication and negotiation

Independent working

Multi-tender management

Education

Quantity Surveying background

Job description

We are working with an established and growing specialist contractor who delivers carpentry and joinery packages across a range of high-quality construction projects throughout London and surrounding areas.

The business works across large residential developments, premium projects and selected commercial and specialist schemes, delivering everything from structural and first-fix carpentry through to second-fix works and bespoke joinery.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with a background in carpentry, joinery, fit-out or a related subcontracting environment.

The Role

Working as part of the commercial team, you will be involved in pricing and tendering new projects, preparing accurate estimates and supporting the wider commercial function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
• Preparing accurate take-offs and measurements
• Producing estimates and detailed quotations
• Pricing labour, materials, preliminaries and subcontract packages
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Working closely with design and project teams to understand buildability and scope
• Assisting with tender submissions and commercial negotiations
• Supporting the commercial team throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitoring costs and identifying potential commercial risks
• Dealing with day-to-day commercial and subcontractor queries

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous estimating experience within carpentry, joinery, fit-out or construction
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with take-offs, pricing and tendering
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders
• A genuine interest in developing within the commercial side of construction

Candidates with a Quantity Surveying background within a carpentry/joinery subcontractor will also be considered.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to join a growing specialist contractor where they can take ownership of tenders and develop further within the commercial team.