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Date Added: Tue 22/04/2025

Estimator

Manchester, M1, UK
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Company: EDGE CAREERS

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30000 - £47000/annum + full package

Our client, a well established sub contractor that has been trading for over 40 years is looking for an Estimator to join their growing commercial and Pre-Con team. You'll be working on high-spec joinery projects across healthcare, commercial, education and retail sectors.

We're after someone who knows their way around drawings, pricing, and procurement - confident in tendering and comfortable liaising with clients, suppliers, and our clients in-house production team.

If you've got a sharp eye for detail, a head for numbers, and experience in joinery or fit-out, we'd like to hear from you!

The Role

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction phase, preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of joinery and doorset projects. You will liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders for bespoke joinery and doorset projects.

* Analysing project drawings, specifications, and client requirements to produce accurate pricing.

* Sourcing and negotiating costs with suppliers and subcontractors.

* Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within estimates.

* Collaborating with project managers, design teams, and clients to ensure smooth project handovers.

* Keeping up to date with industry costs, materials, and market trends.

What We're Looking For:

✅ Proven experience as an Estimator within the joinery, fit-out, or construction sector.
✅ Strong knowledge of timber products, joinery manufacturing, and doors.
✅ Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
✅ Ability to analyse technical drawings and specifications.
✅ Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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