Salary: Around £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Remote working with one day per month at the Essex office
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Due to a high workload, we’re recruiting an experienced Estimator on behalf of a specialist façade contractor. You’ll join its re-cladding division and take ownership of tenders for façade remediation and re-cladding projects on existing buildings, from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.
This role would suit someone who understands how existing building conditions, access arrangements and gaps in survey information can affect the cost of remediation work. You’ll work with the pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to make sure each tender reflects how the work will be carried out on site.
Key responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and surveys to establish the scope of work and identify missing information.
- Prepare take-offs, cost breakdowns and tender submissions for façade remediation and replacement works.
- Price the removal and replacement of existing façade systems, allowing for access, temporary works, logistics and waste removal where applicable.
- Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking what’s included, what’s excluded and any relevant lead times.
- Identify tender risks and clearly record assumptions, qualifications and exclusions, especially where existing conditions are unknown.
- Work with colleagues to review sequencing, installation methods and the practical constraints of working on occupied buildings.
- Attend tender reviews and hand over successful bids to the commercial and delivery teams.
What we’re looking for
- Confidence reading technical drawings and specifications, carrying out take-offs and building up costs from first principles.
- A practical understanding of façade systems and how access, installation methods and site constraints affect pricing.
- The ability to manage several tenders at different stages and meet submission deadlines.
- Good Excel skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
Construction Estimator in Basildon employer: Nohow International Ltd
As a leading contractor in Public, Private and Social Housing, our company offers an exceptional work environment for a Contracts Manager looking to make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative and supportive culture. Located in a vibrant area, we also promote a healthy work-life balance, ensuring that our team members thrive both professionally and personally.
