At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate cost estimates for exciting building projects and collaborate with design teams.
- Company: Specialist contractor known for high-quality building envelope solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth within a collaborative and innovative company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on technically challenging, high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction estimating and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Our client is a specialist building envelope contractor delivering high-quality façade and external envelope solutions across a range of commercial and residential developments. They work closely with developers, main contractors, and design teams to deliver technically robust, performance-driven building exteriors from early design stages through to installation and completion.
With expertise in areas such as cladding, roofing, and external envelope systems, they are known for their technical capability, attention to detail, and ability to deliver complex packages safely, efficiently, and in line with strict performance and compliance standards. They are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estimator to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a specialist building envelope contractor delivering complex, high-quality façade and external building packages across the UK.
About the Role
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of building envelope projects. Working closely with the commercial, design, and project teams, you will help ensure tenders are commercially viable, technically robust, and aligned with client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for façade and building envelope packages
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents
- Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
- Work collaboratively with design and project teams during tender stage
- Maintain awareness of market rates, materials, and industry trends
- Support tender submissions and post-tender negotiations
About You
- Experience in estimating within construction, ideally building envelope or façades
- Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills
- Proficient in Excel and estimating software
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career development within a growing specialist contractor
Estimator: Projects And Works 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.
