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Excellent opportunity for a Joinery Estimator / Surveyor to join a well-established construction company based in Swindon.
The Company
They are a family-run Fit Out, Joinery, and M&E company with over 50 years of experience, delivering high-quality projects for prestigious clients such as Harrods, British Airways, Disney and many more. They specialise in bespoke joinery design manufacture and installation across all commercial sectors, including retail, F&B, airports and high end residential.
We’re now seeking a Joinery Estimator/Surveyor to join their busy Joinery Department. This role is ideal for a qualified bench joiner who wants to move into estimating and surveying, or for someone who already has experience in pricing and managing joinery projects. This role is based at the Head Office in Swindon and is office based although there is some scope for home working.
What You’ll be Doing
- Pricing new joinery enquiries, interpreting contract drawings and specifications.
- Sourcing and securing competitive subcontractor and specialist supplier quotations.
- Identifying risks and working with the Joinery Director to determine profit margins before submitting tenders.
- Preparing tender programmes in collaboration with the Production Manager, considering material lead times and logistical constraints.
- Supporting live projects by monitoring costs, producing monthly valuations (CVRs), and ensuring profitability is maintained.
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment, including variations and claims for extra time.
- Attending client and site meetings to discuss contractual and financial matters.
- Conducting post-project reviews to identify successes and lessons learned.
What We’re Looking For
- Background as a qualified and experienced Bench Joiner
- Strong technical understanding of joinery manufacture
- Experience in estimating or surveying is desirable, but we will provide training for the right candidate.
- Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues across production and project teams.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary dependant on experience
- 25 days holiday per year plus 8 statutory/public holidays (including company Christmas shutdown).
- Enrolment into the Company pension scheme (NEST).
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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