Timber Frame Estimator

Taylor Lane Timber Frame Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Lane Timber Frame Limited is seeking a Timber Frame Estimator to join our Hereford team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on preparing quotations and cost estimates for timber frame projects using drawings and specifications.

You will work closely with production, sales and project management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective timber frame solutions for residential builds.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings for cost estimation.
• Experience in construction estimating, timber frame preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and IT tools.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Excellent organization and time-management for multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates for timber frame projects.
• Collaborate with production, sales and project management to deliver solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Drawings interpretation

Timber frame estimating

Tender management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Taylor Lane Timber Frame Limited is one of the UK’s leading timber frame construction specialists, producing factory-precision, high-quality systems home builders.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Timber Frame Estimator role based in Hereford. The Timber Frame Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for timber frame projects, using architectural drawings, specifications, and client information.

The Timber Frame Estimator will collaborate closely with production, sales, and project management to help deliver high-quality, cost-effective timber frame solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings and produce accurate cost estimates.
• Experience in construction estimating, preferably within timber frame, offsite manufacturing, or residential housebuilding environments.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and general IT tools ("e.g., MS Excel, MS Office") for data analysis and quotation preparation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities, including managing multiple tenders, meeting deadlines, and maintaining detailed records.