Could you be an Estimator for Eximious Furniture? You will be a valuable member of our hardworking, bespoke furniture and joinery family.
Estimator Office Fit Out / Joinery Estimator
Leicestershire, LE10 3DS
Full time, permanent
Office based
£45,000 - £65,000 DoE
Some travel required
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Eximious design, manufacture, and install bespoke corporate furniture and joinery. Delivering specialist joinery and fit-out contracts, we have worked on some of the most prestigious commercial projects in London over our 20-year history. Our commercial reputation for quality is replicated in our team's commitment to ensuring every project is designed, manufactured, and installed with distinction.
The Role
From the first point of contact to the site survey and maintaining communications with the client, the role of the Estimator is critical to the success of every project.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing accurate and detailed quotes for bespoke joinery items from drawings, specifications, and client instructions
Performing site surveys, obtaining accurate measurements, and drawing up plans to present to the design team
Liaising with the team on tender submissions
Effective communication with clients, ensuring expectation and practicality are balanced
Taking a design brief and offering value engineering solutions
Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations
Ordering materials (such as metal, glass, and stone) and services as required
Carrying out final negotiations, tracking project variations, and compiling final accounts
Improving the efficiency of the process from enquiry to proposal
Reviewing drawings and ensuring accurate reflection of the quote, and any potential cost savings and that they remain within requirements
Attending and participating in production and site meetings, ensuring actions are relayed and completed
Issuing production orders and monitoring costs/spend
The Ideal Candidate
About you:
Previous experience in the commercial fit-out, woodworking, or joinery industry
Knowledge of the joinery industry in a pre-contract/estimating role
A good understanding of joinery construction
Familiarity with bought-in sub-contract suppliers
The ability to work on multiple tenders and quotations at any one time
Willingness to travel as required (UK based), visiting sites (CSCS card would be an advantage)
A positive, flexible, self-starter approach with the ability to prioritise
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
An understanding of CAD (ability to draw would be an advantage)
Good general IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Join Eximious Furniture and bring your expertise to life on prestigious projects - apply now to become an essential part of our talented and dedicated team!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
Other suitable skills and experience include Manufacturing, Construction, Estimator, Fit Out, Joinery, Joinery Estimator.
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