Assistant Estimator

Job description

Location:HuddersfieldSalary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOESector: Bespoke Joinery / Interior Fit-Out

Our client is a well-established bespoke joinery fit-out sub-contractor delivering high-quality interior and specialist joinery packages across a range of commercial projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant / Intermediate Joinery Estimator to join their team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a joinery background who is looking to develop their estimating career within a supportive and growing business.

The successful candidate will support the commercial team by preparing accurate cost estimates and assisting with tender submissions for bespoke joinery and fit-out projects.

Currently, estimating responsibilities sit within the Commercial Management team, and the business is now looking to bring in a dedicated estimator to strengthen this function.

• Assisting with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Taking off quantities for bespoke joinery packages
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting Commercial Managers throughout the bid process
• Helping to maintain pricing databases and cost information
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and clients where required
• Supporting handovers from pre-construction to delivery teams

• Previous experience within estimating or commercial support, ideally within joinery or fit-out
• Joinery background highly desirable
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Good communication and team-working abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Eagerness to learn and progress within a growing business

• Salary of £30,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing bespoke joinery specialist
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Office-based role in Huddersfield

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Halifax

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £30,000 and £32,000 Per Month

Published at

17-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English