Cladding estimator

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company Car/Allowance

Training

Pension

33 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Cladding Estimator in Birmingham to join a growing specialist contractor. You will produce detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, Bills of Quantities and commercial pricing for commercial and public sector projects.

The role suits an estimator with experience in rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist building envelopes, with strong drawing interpretation, estimating software and Excel. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes.
• Ability to read architectural & structural drawings, specs & surveys.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with post-Grenfell remediation and EWS1 (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce competitive tender submissions and detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, valuations and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, supply chain, architects and engineers.
• Site surveys and risk assessments during the tender phase.
• Maintain accurate records throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Facade estimation

Rainscreen cladding

Building envelopes

Tendering

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cladding estimator

Birmingham

• £50,000 - £65,000
• Bonus
• Company Car/Allowance
• Training
• Pension
• 33 Days Annual Leave

Are you an Estimator with experience in facades, rainscreen cladding or specialist building envelopes looking to join a growing specialist contractor offering great work-life balance where you will play a key role in producing accurate and competitive tenders?

Do you want to join a company that invests in its people, gives you great progression opportunities all the way to directorship and is going through an impressive growth period currently?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing specialist contractor, where you'll take responsibility for producing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, Bills of Quantities, and commercial pricing for a range of commercial and public sector projects.

This role would suit an Estimator or similar with experience within rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes, strong knowledge of facade systems, and excellent commercial acumen who is looking for a varied role with progression and professional development.

In this role, the successful candidate will prepare competitive tender submissions, analyse drawings and specifications, conduct site surveys, liaise with clients and the supply chain, assess project risks, and support commercial and project teams throughout the construction phase.

The Role:

• Conducting pre-tender and pre-contract facade surveys to identify condition, substrate, fixings and refurbishment requirements
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, architects and structural engineers
• Preparing Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with no weekend working

The Person:

• Estimator or similar background with experience within rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey reports
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with post-Grenfell fire safety remediation projects and EWS1 assessments (Preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH26931

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