Cladding Estimator in Peterborough

Energy Jobline CVL; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual salary reviews

Discretionary bonuses

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is assisting a well-established UK construction group. They seek an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for cladding, façades, roofing and rainscreen works, and to manage tender submissions and value engineering.

The role requires strong reading of drawings, commercial acumen, and proficiency with Excel and estimating software. You will liaise with clients, suppliers, and project teams to deliver accurate, competitive bids on time.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating cladding, façades, roofing, rainscreen, or related subcontracting works.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and façade drawings.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to prepare competitive estimates.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for cladding, façade, roofing, rainscreen, insulated panel, and related works.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, and value engineering proposals.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and project teams.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support handover meetings with cost information for delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating records and pricing databases.
• Stay up to date with cladding systems, materials and regulations.

Skills

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Estimating software

CAD software

Job description

About the Client

Our Client is a well-established construction and building solutions organization with decades of industry experience and a strong presence across the UK. Specializing in maintenance, refurbishment, new-build construction, roofing, and building envelope solutions, the business provides comprehensive services to public and private sector clients, from consultation and design through to installation and maintenance.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for cladding, façade, roofing, rainscreen, insulated panel, and associated building envelope works.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and employer's requirements to establish project scope.
• Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements using drawings, specifications, and digital models where applicable.
• Obtain, review, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, cost breakdowns, clarifications, and value engineering proposals.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects, consultants, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions, and cost-saving opportunities within tender packages.
• Support handover meetings for successful tenders and provide clear cost information to project delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating records, supplier rates, pricing databases, and historical project cost information.
• Keep up to date with cladding systems, materials, compliance requirements, market rates, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating within cladding, façades, roofing, curtain walling, rainscreen, or specialist subcontracting.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and façade drawings.
• Good understanding of cladding systems, fixings, interfaces, access requirements, logistics, and construction sequencing.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating or quantity take-off software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet tender deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with commercial and project delivery teams.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline is desirable; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of UK construction standards, health and safety requirements, fire performance considerations, and building regulations is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Discretionary bonuses and profit-related pay.
• Healthcare cashback plan.
• 31 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Study opportunities and ongoing professional development.
• Full-time, permanent employment with opportunities to develop within an established construction business.