Job Overview
Estimator – Bespoke Joinery
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join DSK Bespoke Interiors
DSK Bespoke Interiors is an established and growing bespoke joinery and interior fit-out company based in Nottinghamshire. We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of high-quality bespoke joinery and interior solutions for the commercial, hospitality, education, healthcare and residential sectors.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing business, working on a diverse range of bespoke projects from tender stage through to project handover.
The Role
As an Estimator, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business by preparing accurate and commercially competitive quotations for bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects.
Working closely with the Project Manager, architects and clients you will review architectural drawings, joinery details and project specifications to assess manufacturing requirements, estimate project costs and prepare quotations that support both customer expectations and business profitability.
As part of a close-knit office team, you'll be involved throughout the early stages of each project, helping to ensure a smooth transition from enquiry and quotation through to manufacture and installation. This is a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to work closely with people from every area of the business, from those in the office through to those in the workshop.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bespoke joinery, interior fit-out or manufacturing who enjoys working with technical information, solving problems and managing multiple quotations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate quotations from architectural drawings, specifications and customer enquiries.
- Interpret technical drawings, joinery details and project requirements.
- Calculate material, manufacturing, finishing, installation, labour and subcontract costs.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
- Work closely with Production and Project Management to ensure estimates accurately reflect manufacturing methods and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate quotation records and project cost information.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors.
- Respond to quotation requests within agreed timescales.
- Assist with project handovers and contract reviews where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the estimating and manufacturing process.
About You
The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and confident working with technical drawings and specifications.
You will have excellent attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple quotations while working to tight deadlines. You will also be comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues across all areas of the business and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
Requirements
Essential
- Previous estimating experience within bespoke joinery, shopfitting, interior fit-out or a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
- Good understanding of bespoke joinery manufacturing processes and materials.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple quotations to deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience using or interpreting CAD drawings (AutoCAD or similar) would be advantageous.
- Experience working alongside Project Management teams or within a project delivery environment.
- Experience pricing bespoke furniture, architectural joinery or interior fit-out projects.
- Commercial or customer-facing experience.
- A background in joinery, cabinet making, construction or a related technical discipline.
Why Join DSK?
- Work on genuinely bespoke, high-quality projects.
- Join a skilled and supportive team that values craftsmanship and quality.
- Modern, well-equipped workshop with quality machinery.
- Full-time, permanent position with a growing company offering long-term career opportunities.
- Opportunity to expand your skills by working across a wide range of bespoke interior projects.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company pension.
- Immediate start available.
- Private GP access
- Wellbeing programme
- Annual Bonus
If you're an experienced Estimator looking to join a growing company where quality comes first and every project is unique, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV to [email protected], or call 01623 239494 for an informal conversation about the role.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
