Facade & Cladding Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Facade Cladding Estimator to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves preparing detailed tenders for façade and rainscreen cladding packages, working with a range of contractors including Tier 1 organisations on projects that can reach multi-million pound values.
Location : Essex (Office Based)
Start Date : ASAP
Salary : £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare detailed tenders for façade and cladding projects, including large value packages for major contractors
• Carry out accurate take-offs and scope mark-ups from construction drawings using Bluebeam
• Price labour, materials, preliminaries, overheads, and profit using internal estimating spreadsheets
• Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules in line with tender requirements
• Provide value engineering proposals where appropriate to improve cost efficiency or buildability
• Issue supplier and manufacturer enquiries to obtain material pricing and technical information
• Request and review thermal performance information such as U-value and condensation risk calculations
• Review enquiry documentation including specifications, programmes, and scope documents to ensure compliance
• Identify programme risks and highlight time-related constraints within client schedules
• Attend meetings with clients to discuss tenders and clarify project requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships with key clients, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Support project handover meetings with commercial, design, and management teams once contracts are secured
• Assist with maintaining accurate tender documentation, supplier quotations, and RFIs

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Façade or Cladding Estimator
  
• Strong knowledge of rainscreen cladding systems and façade construction
  
• Experience estimating systems such as aluminium, composite, timber, cementitious, brick slip, and terracotta rainscreen
  
• Good understanding of structural framing systems such as Metsec and similar SFS systems
  
• Knowledge of cavity barrier systems including manufacturers such as Siderise, Tenmat, and Rockwool
  
• Experience working with bracket and rail support systems commonly used in façade installations
  
• Understanding of non-combustible cladding systems and current façade regulations
  
• Competent with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with clients and suppliers

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.