Estimator Fit Out

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.