Joinery & Interiors Estimator: Tendering & Value Engineering

GVR Building Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions is a Kent-based joinery and interior fit-out contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial team. The role focuses on pricing joinery and fit-out packages from drawings and specifications, taking off quantities and preparing detailed pricing breakdowns.

You will obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare Bills of Quantities, and contribute to value engineering while maintaining healthy margins.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering and cost estimation for joinery, fit-out or interiors projects.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software; able to manage multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings and specs to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Take off quantities from drawings and specs; prepare pricing breakdowns.
• Obtain supplier/subcontractor quotations and analyse for competitiveness.
• Prepare bills of quantities and provide value engineering input where appropriate.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and clients to clarify tender requirements and deadlines.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits as required and support handover of secured projects.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Take-off quantities

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

GVR Solutions is a Kent-based joinery and interior fit-out contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial team. The role focuses on pricing joinery and fit-out packages from drawings and specifications, taking off quantities and preparing detailed pricing breakdowns.

You will obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare Bills of Quantities, and contribute to value engineering while maintaining healthy margins.