Estimator / QS - Joinery
9 days ago
Slough
I’m currently working exclusively with a well-established carpentry & joinery contractor who is looking to bring on an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work. This is a key role within the business, managing multiple projects while also supporting estimating and tendering when capacity allows. The Role: • Preparing accurate cost estimates and managing budgets across multiple projects, • Measuring and valuing works on-site, including interim valuations and final accounts, • Procuring materials and subcontractors in line with programme and budget, • Running up to 5 projects at one time (£250k – £2m), • Liaising with clients, site teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth delivery, • Monitoring costs, identifying risks, and reporting on variations, • Supporting estimating and tendering activities when required What I’m Looking For: • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within carpentry & joinery (essential), • Must come from a subcontractor background – no main contractor experience only, • Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing and installation processes, • Hands-on carpentry/joinery background is highly desirable, • Solid commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills, • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously What’s On Offer: • £60,000 – £75,000 salary depending on experience, • Long-term opportunity with a growing, stable contractor, • Genuine autonomy within the role, • Excellent benefits package including:, • Workplace nursery scheme (tax-efficient childcare), • Store discounts across hundreds of retailers, • Grocery and pension salary sacrifice schemes, • Flexible working hours (7:30–4:30 or 8:00–5:00) If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you know someone who fits the bill, feel free to get in touch