Estimator/Surveyor

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company is seeking a Joinery Estimator/Surveyor to join their office in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Bench Joiner and possess strong numeracy and problem-solving skills. This role involves pricing joinery enquiries and managing projects, with training offered for those transitioning into estimating and surveying. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Pension scheme enrolment

Qualifications

• Background as a qualified and experienced Bench Joiner.
• Strong technical understanding of joinery manufacture.
• Experience in estimating or surveying is desirable, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Pricing new joinery enquiries, interpreting contract drawings.
• Sourcing and securing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing tender programmes and supporting live projects.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a Joinery Estimator/Surveyor to join a well-established construction company based in Swindon. They are a family-run joinery, fit out, 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 company’s Head Office in Swindon and is office based although there is some scope for home working.

What You’ll be Doing

• 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.
• Preparing tender programmes in collaboration with the Production Manager, considering material lead times and logistical constraints.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Background as a qualified and experienced Bench Joiner.
• Strong technical understanding of joinery manufacture.
• Experience in estimating or surveying is desirable, but we will provide training for the right candidate.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues across production and project teams.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• 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).

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.