Estimator / Contracts Manager

Phillips Joinery is a long-established specialist joinery manufacturer, producing bespoke exterior, heritage, interior and fire door products for residential and commercial customers.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator / Contracts Manager to join our Commercial team, based primarily at our Ashbourne site.

The Role

This is an end-to-end commercial role, managing enquiries from initial contact through to quotation, order and production handover.

You will work mainly across our bespoke exterior joinery and heritage/restoration projects, including windows, doors and specialist joinery for both residential and commercial clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing customer enquiries from initial contact through to order
• Carrying out site surveys where required
• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
• Managing customer relationships and larger contracts
• Controlling scope, variations and commercial risks
• Working with our Technical team to finalise finish requirements
• Ensuring every order is clearly defined and production-ready
• Providing a clear handover to Site and Production teams
• Remaining the main commercial/customer contact throughout the project

About You

We are looking for someone with strong technical, commercial and customer-facing skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in joinery estimating, contracts management or a similar role
• Good knowledge of timber windows, doors or bespoke joinery
• The ability to read drawings and specifications
• Site surveying experience
• Strong estimating and commercial awareness
• Confidence dealing with residential customers, contractors and architects
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple enquiries and projects at once

Experience of heritage, restoration or listed building work would be particularly valuable.

Why Join Phillips?

Established in 1971, Phillips is going through an exciting period of investment, modernisation and growth while retaining the craftsmanship and specialist expertise the business is known for.

This is a key role with real ownership and the opportunity to have a direct impact on the performance and development of the business.

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person