Estimator
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Web Recruit Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JTAMZ2506/SK |
Summary
Estimator
Reading, Berkshire, RG2 (with hybrid working)
The Company
At Paragon Design, we are proud of our reputation for creating luxury bespoke joinery that transforms design inspiration into reality. We have more than 30 years’ experience as a bespoke joinery specialist in the commercial and residential amenities markets, using some of the world’s leading technology in our 20,000 sqft home in Berkshire.
Our strong capabilities and reputation for being professional and easy to work with have led us to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. We apply this expertise to each fresh challenge to ensure we offer the very best in joinery solutions.
We are now looking for an Estimator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 42.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
- 22 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day’s holiday for every 2 years’ employment up to 25 days total
- 3% pension contribution
- Laptop & mobile phone provided
- Inclusion in a Profit Share bonus scheme paid quarterly
- Opportunity to progress to other roles across the business
- Regular training, development, performance reviews and feedback
- Become part of an amazing team to help to build to market-leader
This is an exciting opportunity for a custom joinery estimating professional to join our expert team and help transform concepts into exceptional craftsmanship.
You will have the chance to immerse yourself in high-end, design-led projects where no two days are the same – with a steady stream of challenging, premium work, you’ll be able to make your mark and build an impressive portfolio.
What’s more, you’ll benefit from hybrid working and a well-rounded package of perks designed to nurture your career development while supporting your wellbeing both in and out of work.
So, if you want to work with cutting-edge technology and experienced craftspeople in a business with more than three decades of success, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Estimator, you will produce accurate quotations that support the successful delivery of bespoke joinery projects.
Specifically, you will interpret client requirements, assess specifications, and estimate the materials and labour needed to bring high-quality joinery solutions to life, producing detailed proposals that enable confident, informed decision-making.
Alongside this, you will liaise with suppliers, issuing comprehensive and targeted enquiries to ensure accurate and timely cost information is secured.
Additionally, you will:
- Create detailed Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify specifications
- Highlight any potential issues in designs or intent
- Revise quotes based on the sales team or client instructions
- Instigate quote checks prior to submission
- Identify when site visits are necessary to enhance quote accuracy
- Attend daily sales team huddles to provide updates and resolve issues
About You
To be considered as an Estimator, you will need:
- Experience in custom joinery estimating
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- The ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Confidence working to margins, targets and deadlines
- Great client communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
Other organisations may call this role Joinery Estimator, Bespoke Estimator, Construction Estimator, Estimating Specialist, or Project Estimator.
Webrecruit and Paragon Design are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to join us as an Estimator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
All recruitment is strictly handled directly, and as such, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not get in contact.
Reading, Berkshire, RG2 (with hybrid working)
The Company
At Paragon Design, we are proud of our reputation for creating luxury bespoke joinery that transforms design inspiration into reality. We have more than 30 years’ experience as a bespoke joinery specialist in the commercial and residential amenities markets, using some of the world’s leading technology in our 20,000 sqft home in Berkshire.
Our strong capabilities and reputation for being professional and easy to work with have led us to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge. We apply this expertise to each fresh challenge to ensure we offer the very best in joinery solutions.
We are now looking for an Estimator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 42.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
- 22 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day’s holiday for every 2 years’ employment up to 25 days total
- 3% pension contribution
- Laptop & mobile phone provided
- Inclusion in a Profit Share bonus scheme paid quarterly
- Opportunity to progress to other roles across the business
- Regular training, development, performance reviews and feedback
- Become part of an amazing team to help to build to market-leader
This is an exciting opportunity for a custom joinery estimating professional to join our expert team and help transform concepts into exceptional craftsmanship.
You will have the chance to immerse yourself in high-end, design-led projects where no two days are the same – with a steady stream of challenging, premium work, you’ll be able to make your mark and build an impressive portfolio.
What’s more, you’ll benefit from hybrid working and a well-rounded package of perks designed to nurture your career development while supporting your wellbeing both in and out of work.
So, if you want to work with cutting-edge technology and experienced craftspeople in a business with more than three decades of success, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Estimator, you will produce accurate quotations that support the successful delivery of bespoke joinery projects.
Specifically, you will interpret client requirements, assess specifications, and estimate the materials and labour needed to bring high-quality joinery solutions to life, producing detailed proposals that enable confident, informed decision-making.
Alongside this, you will liaise with suppliers, issuing comprehensive and targeted enquiries to ensure accurate and timely cost information is secured.
Additionally, you will:
- Create detailed Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify specifications
- Highlight any potential issues in designs or intent
- Revise quotes based on the sales team or client instructions
- Instigate quote checks prior to submission
- Identify when site visits are necessary to enhance quote accuracy
- Attend daily sales team huddles to provide updates and resolve issues
About You
To be considered as an Estimator, you will need:
- Experience in custom joinery estimating
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- The ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Confidence working to margins, targets and deadlines
- Great client communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
Other organisations may call this role Joinery Estimator, Bespoke Estimator, Construction Estimator, Estimating Specialist, or Project Estimator.
Webrecruit and Paragon Design are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to join us as an Estimator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
All recruitment is strictly handled directly, and as such, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not get in contact.