Trainee Joinery Estimator

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Joinery Estimator to join an established and growing specialist joinery and fit-out business in Leicester.

This is an ideal opportunity for a school leaver, apprentice, junior joiner or trainee looking to build a long-term career in Joinery Estimating, Construction Estimating and Commercial Fit Out.

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

Trainee Joinery Estimator – The Role

Working alongside the Estimating Manager and experienced Joinery Estimators, you will learn how to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for bespoke joinery and door supply and installation packages.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Joinery Estimating team with tenders and quotations.
• Learning first-principles estimating.
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Assisting with quantity take-offs and project costings.
• Developing knowledge of joinery manufacturing and installation.
• Learning how to calculate labour, material and manufacturing costs.
• Assisting with supplier and subcontractor enquiries.
• Using estimating and take-off software including Eque2 and Bluebeam.
• Checking tender documentation and identifying discrepancies.
• Working closely with Design, Production, Commercial and Estimating teams.
• Developing an understanding of bespoke joinery and high-end fit-out.

About You

• A genuine interest in joinery, construction, manufacturing or estimating.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and take guidance.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Joinery Estimating. Previous estimating experience is not essential.
• Candidates from backgrounds including joinery, carpentry, cabinet making, furniture manufacturing, woodworking, manufacturing or construction are encouraged to apply, as are motivated school leavers and apprentices.

Package

• £25,000 – £28,000 salary
• Full training and mentoring.
• Excellent career progression.
• 32 days annual leave.
• Full Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Permanent position with an established specialist business