Junior Joinery Estimator – Training & Career Path

Bimplus; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Mentoring

32 days leave

Career progression

Job summary

Bimplus in Leicester is recruiting a Trainee Joinery Estimator to join our established specialist joinery and fit-out business. Ideal for school leaver, apprentice, junior joiner or trainee aiming to build a long-term career in Joinery Estimating, Construction Estimating and Commercial Fit Out.

Full training will be provided across joinery manufacturing, estimating, tendering and first-principles estimating, with mentoring from an Estimating Manager and the wider commercial team.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in joinery, construction, manufacturing or estimating.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take guidance.
• Team player with proactive attitude.
• Career interest in Joinery Estimating; prior estimating experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Joinery Estimating team with tenders and quotations.
• Learn first-principles estimating.
• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and project costings.
• Develop knowledge of joinery manufacturing and installation.
• Learn how to calculate labour, material and manufacturing costs.
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor enquiries.
• Use estimating and take-off software including Eque2 and Bluebeam.
• Check tender documentation and identify discrepancies.
• Work closely with Design, Production, Commercial and Estimating teams.
• Develop understanding of bespoke joinery and high-end fit-out.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Career in estimating

Tools

Eque2

Bluebeam

Job description

Bimplus in Leicester is recruiting a Trainee Joinery Estimator to join our established specialist joinery and fit-out business. Ideal for school leaver, apprentice, junior joiner or trainee aiming to build a long-term career in Joinery Estimating, Construction Estimating and Commercial Fit Out.

Full training will be provided across joinery manufacturing, estimating, tendering and first-principles estimating, with mentoring from an Estimating Manager and the wider commercial team.