Senior Estimator

PSR Solutions; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Great annual leave package

Private medical

Travel allowance

Job summary

PSR Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Joinery Estimator to support high-quality bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects across commercial and prime residential sectors in Bedfordshire. You will interpret drawings, prepare cost estimates and manage tenders from enquiry to submission.

Working with commercial, design, production and project teams, you will secure profitable projects, assess commercial risk and ensure tender submissions are comprehensive, competitive and client-aligned.

Qualifications

• Proven background in joinery estimating and tender management.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specs for accurate cost estimates.
• Experience with commercial interiors or bespoke joinery projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and interior fit-out packages.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules and BOQ to define full scope of works.
• Perform material take-offs and quantify labour, materials and installation costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify design discrepancies and potential commercial risks during tendering.
• Create clear, structured tender submissions within deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, contractors and suppliers to clarify tender requirements.

Skills

Joinery estimation

Tendering

Cost budgeting

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

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.

Senior Joinery Estimator Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.

Senior Joinery Estimator Requirements

• 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.

Senior Joinery Estimator Benefits

• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• Travel allowance
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Great annual leave package
• Private medical
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging joinery and interior fit-out projects.
• More benefits