Joinery Estimator
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Asper Recruitment
📍 Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Analysing drawings & specifications - Review architectural and technical drawings to understand project requirements.
• Cost estimation - Calculate material, labour, machinery, and overhead costs for bespoke joinery items.
• Preparing quotations & tenders - Create detailed quotes for clients and submit tenders for contracts.
• Material take-offs - Measure and quantify timber, fittings, finishes, and hardware needed.
• Supplier coordination - Request and compare prices from suppliers for materials and components.
• Value engineering - Suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
• Project handover - Pass accurate cost and specification details to production and installation teams.
Skills Required
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes
• Ability to read technical drawings (CAD)
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of materials like hardwoods, softwoods, veneers, lamina...
• Analysing drawings & specifications - Review architectural and technical drawings to understand project requirements.
• Cost estimation - Calculate material, labour, machinery, and overhead costs for bespoke joinery items.
• Preparing quotations & tenders - Create detailed quotes for clients and submit tenders for contracts.
• Material take-offs - Measure and quantify timber, fittings, finishes, and hardware needed.
• Supplier coordination - Request and compare prices from suppliers for materials and components.
• Value engineering - Suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
• Project handover - Pass accurate cost and specification details to production and installation teams.
Skills Required
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes
• Ability to read technical drawings (CAD)
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of materials like hardwoods, softwoods, veneers, lamina...