At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive estimates for exciting cladding and building envelope projects.
- Company: Leading specialist contractor known for innovative facade solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on prestigious projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating within the facade or building envelope sector is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location - Wirral, Merseyside
Salary/Package - £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the façade, cladding, roofing, and building envelope sector, delivering innovative envelope solutions on high-profile projects across the UK. Combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, they provide complete design, manufacture, and installation services for a wide range of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial developments.
With an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering complex construction projects, the business works in partnership with many of the UK's leading contractors and developers. Continued investment in people, technology, and modern construction methods has enabled sustained growth, making this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.
As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Cladding Estimator to join their pre-construction team.
The Role
- Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for cladding, façade, and building envelope projects
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules
- Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
- Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining project quality and compliance
- Working closely with the design, commercial, and operational teams throughout the tender process
- Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed timescales
- Assessing project risks and commercial opportunities during the estimating process
- Supporting client meetings and pre-construction discussions where required
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and key stakeholders
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as an Estimator within the façade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector
- Strong understanding of aluminium façade systems, rainscreen cladding, glazing, or associated specialist packages
- Excellent technical and commercial awareness
- Experience interpreting architectural and construction drawings
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines
- A proactive, organised, and commercially driven approach
- Relevant construction, estimating, or quantity surveying qualifications would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £50,000 - £70,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a leading specialist façade contractor with in-house manufacturing capabilities
- Exposure to prestigious commercial and residential building envelope projects
- Long-term career progression within a growing and financially stable business
- Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile façade schemes
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Cost Accountant employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
As an award-winning main contractor in Greater Manchester, our client offers a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth within diverse sectors such as education and healthcare. The company's commitment to social value ensures that team members contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community.
