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.