Joinery Estimator


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HD9
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Joinery Estimator

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

Benefits: Car allowance/company car, mobile phone & laptop, pension, healthcare cash plan, death in service cover and employee benefits

Working: Office-based with hybrid flexibility

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Project Manager to join a growing specialist business operating within the

high-end joinery and interior fit-out sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial survey and pre-construction through to completion, working across a variety of sectors including hospitality, stadia, modular build, education and commercial projects.

Projects range from smaller joinery installations through to

multimillion-pound fit-outs, involving both direct labour and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

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Prepare accurate cost estimates from first principles, for bespoke joinery items, including materials, labour, finishes, ironmongery, subcontract works, and

installation

- Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and client information to produce accurate takeâ€‘offs

- Assess manufacturing methods, buildability, and programme implications during

the estimating stage

- Identify and propose value engineering options without compromising suitability

or design intent

- Maintain and update pricing databases for materials, labour, and suppliers

- Receive, review, and manage tender enquiries from new and existing clients,

throughout the pre-contract process

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain

partners

- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and verify quotations

- Compile and submit professional, detailed tender returns within required

deadlines

- Respond to postâ€‘tender queries and attend clarification meetings as required

- Assess project risks and opportunities and provide commercially sound and

concise handover to management team to allow confident commercial decision

making

- Work closely with the design, production, and project management teams to

ensure estimates reflect realistic manufacturing and installation processes

- Support handover of secured projects to delivery teams with clear cost

breakdowns and allowed manufacturing methodology

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

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Proven experience as a Joinery Estimator within a bespoke joinery or highâ€‘end

manufacturing environment

- Strong understanding of joinery materials, manufacturing processes, and finishes

- Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings and specifications

- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail

- Ability to critically analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations to assess

competitiveness

Qualifications

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Relevant CSCS Card.

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SMSTS - preferred.

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First Aid at Work.

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Asbestos Awareness.

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Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

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£55,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience.

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Car allowance or company car.

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Company mobile phone and laptop, including personal use.

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28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days.

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Workplace pension.

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Healthcare cash plan.

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Death in Service cover.

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Employee benefits platform.

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Hybrid working flexibility.

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Opportunity to join a growing business with scope for professional development.

Interested? Apply today with your CV to find out more about this opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a specialist construction and interiors business. The company name has been withheld for confidentiality.

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