Estimator Facades
£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Clitheroe
Construo Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist roofing, cladding and building envelope contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator with a strong background in rainscreen cladding and façade refurbishment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial team, pricing technically challenging refurbishment and fire remediation projects across the commercial and public sectors.
The Role
As Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive tenders for rainscreen cladding and façade refurbishment projects, supporting work from initial enquiry through to successful project handover.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for rainscreen cladding and façade refurbishment projects
Analysing drawings, specifications and survey information to produce accurate quantity take-offs
Pricing ventilated cladding, overcladding, curtain walling and composite panel systems
Evaluating tender documents, identifying risks and proposing value engineering solutions
Obtaining competitive quotations from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors
Preparing Bills of Quantities and detailed cost breakdowns
Carrying out pre-tender surveys and attending site and design team meetings
Supporting valuations, variations, procurement and commercial reporting
Liaising with clients, architects, engineers and the wider commercial team throughout the tender process
Assisting with the smooth handover of successful projects to operational teams
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within the rainscreen cladding, façade or specialist building envelope sector
Proven experience pricing refurbishment and overcladding projects
Strong knowledge of rainscreen systems, ventilated façades and proprietary cladding products
Knowledge of Structural Framing Systems (SFS) such as Metsec or Kingframe
Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and survey reports
Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills
Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Experience with post-Grenfell fire remediation projects
Knowledge of EWS1 processes and the Building Safety Act
AutoCAD experience
HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
MRICS, MCIOB or other relevant professional membership
Experience working on Social Housing, Local Authority or NHS refurbishment frameworks
What's on Offer
Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle or car allowance
Performance-related bonus scheme
Employer pension contribution
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Phone, laptop and fuel card
Professional membership support and CPD funding
Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Façade Estimator looking to join a respected contractor delivering specialist cladding, façade refurbishment and fire remediation projects across the UK.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Construo Recruitment.
