Senior Estimator

PSR Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Great annual leave

Private medical

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a commercially minded Senior Joinery Estimator to support high-quality bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects in Bedfordshire. You will interpret architectural drawings, prepare accurate cost estimates, and manage tenders from enquiry to submission, collaborating with commercial, design, production and project delivery teams.

You will review documentation, perform detailed take-offs, obtain supplier quotations, and identify commercial risks to ensure competitive,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in joinery estimating, ideally in bespoke architectural joinery.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience in managing tendering from enquiry to submission.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for bespoke joinery and interior fit-out packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and BOQs to scope works.
• Perform detailed material take-offs and quantify costs (labour, materials, manufacturing, finishing, installation).
• Obtain quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and ensure pricing is compliant.
• Identify commercial risks, gaps or exclusions during tendering.
• Prepare clear, structured tender submissions within deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, consultants and suppliers to clarify requirements.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits as required.
• Support multiple tenders and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Skills

Joinery estimating

Tendering

Excel

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Digital measurement tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Joinery Estimator to join our growing team in the Bedfordshire area, supporting the delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery and specialist interior fit-out projects across the commercial and prime residential sectors.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in joinery estimating, with the ability to interpret complex architectural drawings and specifications, prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, and manage the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission.

Working closely with the commercial, design, production and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing profitable projects, managing commercial risk and ensuring that tender submissions are comprehensive, competitive and aligned with client requirements.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for bespoke joinery, architectural joinery, carpentry and specialist interior fit-out packages.
• Review tender documentation, architectural drawings, specifications, schedules and bills of quantities to establish the full scope of works.
• Undertake detailed material take-offs and quantify labour, materials, manufacturing, finishing, installation, transport and associated costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring pricing is competitive and compliant with project requirements.
• Identify design discrepancies, scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications and potential commercial risks during the tender process.
• Prepare clear, structured and commercially robust tender submissions within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, consultants and suppliers to clarify tender requirements and resolve technical or commercial queries.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and clarification meetings as required.
• Proven experience in a joinery estimating role, ideally within bespoke architectural joinery, commercial interiors or specialist fit-out.
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, hardware and installation methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software or digital measurement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• Travel allowance
• Great annual leave package
• Private medical
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging joinery and interior fit-out projects.