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The Role: • Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project/enquiry. • Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Account Managers and Delivery Teams • Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins. • Liaising with the Client and Design Team during the tender process • Producing sub-contract and material enquires for the woodworking/joinery products. • Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations • Checking tender documents, making amendments where required • Abstracting information into subcontract and material packages • Identifying scope for design alternatives and value engineering • Attending site surveys when required • Attending adjudication meeting and present full tender to Estimating Manager, ensuring all risks are highlighted. • Attend post tender negotiations with clients. Previous experienced needed for the role: • Confidence in taking enquires from clients, pricing, presenting quotes for internal adjudication and submitting professionally to the client teams. • A good understanding of the manufacturing and installation processes. • This is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of a busy, progressive company who can offer a rewarding working environment and good scope for career progression and some amazing projects to be involved in.

About you You re an Estimator with a joinery background who enjoys the detail and takes pride in getting things right first time. You probably like working in a role where your experience is trusted and where you can quietly get on with the job without unnecessary noise around you. You re organised, commercially aware and confident speaking with clients when needed. This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with drawings, understands bespoke joinery and wants to be part of a solid team where the workload is steady and the expectations are clear. You ll need to be within a commutable distance of the office and comfortable working in an office based role. Your experience You ll already have at least 3 years experience working as a Joinery Estimator and be confident pricing joinery packages from architectural drawings and specifications. You ll know how to complete take offs from plans, elevations and technical drawings accurately and efficiently. You should also be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word as part of your day to day work. Client facing confidence is important as there will be occasions where you ll attend meetings in London and deal directly with customers and project teams. A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will go a long way in this business. What you will be doing with your experience You ll be preparing detailed joinery estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications, completing take offs and helping ensure projects are commercially viable from the outset. You ll work closely with the wider team to produce accurate pricing for bespoke joinery and fit out packages while maintaining good communication with clients and project stakeholders. This is the sort of role where your input genuinely matters. You won t just be pushing numbers around on a spreadsheet. Your experience will help shape projects before they even reach site. The package includes a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, monthly mobile allowance, company pension after 3 months, private healthcare after 12 months and an increasing holiday allowance that rewards long term commitment. About the business This is a well established joinery business delivering bespoke projects across commercial and residential sectors. They ve built a reputation for producing quality work and maintaining strong relationships with clients through reliability, communication and attention to detail. The environment is professional without feeling overly corporate and the team values people who are dependable, practical and easy to work with. Next steps A CV isn't needed to start a conversation, so no matter what stage you're at in your job search, get in touch to discuss.

Estimator Location: Chester (CH2 1AQ) with regular travel to London Working Hours: 07 30 Salary: Circa £30,000 £40,000 per annum About Our Client Our client is an established specialist installation contractor delivering high-quality joinery and architectural metalwork installations across the UK. They work with bespoke manufacturers on prestigious residential, hotel, and commercial projects, with quality, safety, and collaboration at the core of everything they do. They are now looking to expand their commercial team with an Estimator who is seeking a long-term career, offering the opportunity to develop professionally while working on high-profile projects in Central London and beyond. Key Responsibilities Estimating: Prepare accurate and timely estimates, including take-offs and pricing using schedules of rates (SOR) Ensure all estimates are returned within required deadlines Negotiate and agree tenders Support and help drive the ongoing development of the estimating function, including process improvement Build and maintain strong working relationships with Directors and Clients General: Contribute to the wider team and continuous improvement activities Liaise effectively across the business to support successful project delivery Identify process improvements and potential business opportunities Client relationship development Embrace and introduce digital technologies to transform the estimating department Requirements: Flexibility and willingness to travel to London, with occasional travel to other UK sites as required Full UK driving licence A relevant degree (or working towards one) or relevant industry experience Why Join Our Client: Be part of a respected, established company Work on prestigious, high-end projects Supportive team and positive company culture Gold standard medical insurance Company pension contribution Bonus scheme (after the successful completion of the probation period) 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Estimator Location: Chester (CH2 1AQ) with regular travel to London Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30 Salary: Circa £30,000 - £40,000 per annum About Us Complete Fixing Solutions Ltd is an established specialist installation contractor delivering high-quality joinery and architectural metalwork installations across the UK. We work with bespoke manufacturers on prestigious residential, hotel, and commercial projects, with quality, safety, and collaboration at the core of everything we do. We are now looking to expand our commercial team with an Estimator who is seeking a long-term career, offering the opportunity to develop professionally while working on high-profile projects in Central London and beyond. Key Responsibilities Estimating: Prepare accurate and timely estimates, including take-offs and pricing using schedules of rates (SOR) Ensure all estimates are returned within required deadlines Negotiate and agree tenders Support and help drive the ongoing development of the estimating function, including process improvement Build and maintain strong working relationships with Directors and Clients General: Contribute to the wider team and continuous improvement activities Liaise effectively across the business to support successful project delivery Identify process improvements and potential business opportunities Client relationship development Embrace and introduce digital technologies to transform the estimating department Requirements: Flexibility and willingness to travel to London, with occasional travel to other UK sites as required Full UK driving licence A relevant degree (or working towards one) or relevant industry experience Why Join Us: Be part of a respected, established company Work on prestigious, high-end projects Supportive team and positive company culture Gold standard medical insurance Company pension contribution Bonus scheme (after the successful completion of the probation period) 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Estimator Location: Chester (CH2 1AQ) with regular travel to London Working Hours: 07 30 Salary: Circa £30,000 £40,000 per annum About Us Complete Fixing Solutions Ltd is an established specialist installation contractor delivering high-quality joinery and architectural metalwork installations across the UK. We work with bespoke manufacturers on prestigious residential, hotel, and commercial projects, with quality, safety, and collaboration at the core of everything we do. We are now looking to expand our commercial team with an Estimator who is seeking a long-term career, offering the opportunity to develop professionally while working on high-profile projects in Central London and beyond. Key Responsibilities Estimating: Prepare accurate and timely estimates, including take-offs and pricing using schedules of rates (SOR) Ensure all estimates are returned within required deadlines Negotiate and agree tenders Support and help drive the ongoing development of the estimating function, including process improvement Build and maintain strong working relationships with Directors and Clients General: Contribute to the wider team and continuous improvement activities Liaise effectively across the business to support successful project delivery Identify process improvements and potential business opportunities Client relationship development Embrace and introduce digital technologies to transform the estimating department Requirements: Flexibility and willingness to travel to London, with occasional travel to other UK sites as required Full UK driving licence A relevant degree (or working towards one) or relevant industry experience Why Join Us: Be part of a respected, established company Work on prestigious, high-end projects Supportive team and positive company culture Gold standard medical insurance Company pension contribution Bonus scheme (after the successful completion of the probation period) 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays