Cladding Estimator

Ashbrittle Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible working

Job summary

Ashbrittle Limited is seeking an experienced Re-Cladding Estimator for our expanding remediation division. You will own pricing and tender submissions for high-value recladding projects across London and the South East, with flexibility to work from home, in the office, or in a hybrid setup.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Lead, you will analyse drawings and specifications, cost packages, and manage supplier quotations to deliver competitive bids and a smooth handover upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in recladding, façade remediation or external envelope projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate tender risks.
• Flexible working capability: remote/home-based or in-office arrangements.
• Excellent communication skills with Tier 1 contractors, developers and supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Tender Analysis & Take-Offs: review drawings, specs, surveys and fire safety/EWS1 to produce quantity take-offs.
• Detailed Costing: prepare bottom-up estimates and Bills of Quantities for recladding packages (rainscreen, SFS, windows, curtain walling, insulation).
• Supply Chain Management: source and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Value Engineering & Risk: identify buildability risks and offer cost-saving/value engineering options.
• Client Facing & Handover: participate in pre/post-tender interviews and handover to delivery teams after award.

Skills

Estimation

Recladding

Tender analysis

Costing/BQ

Client liaison

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a market-leading, family-run specialist contractor based in Essex, who are looking for an experienced Re-Cladding Estimator to join their expanding remediation division.

With a strong reputation built over two decades for delivering major external envelope our client is experiencing significant growth within their recladding arm. Offering genuine flexibility—whether you prefer to be fully office-based, hybrid, or working from home—they provide a supportive environment where your commercial input directly influences project wins.

The Role

Reporting into the Pre-Construction Lead and working closely with the Directors, you will take full ownership of pricing cladding remediation and external envelope refurbishment tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission. Projects typically consist of high-value, multi-million-pound remediation schemes across London and the South East.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Analysis & Take-Offs: Interrogate architectural drawings, specifications, intrusive survey reports, and fire safety/EWS1 assessments to produce accurate quantity take-offs.
• Detailed Costing: Build competitive, accurate bottom-up estimates and bills of quantities for full recladding packages, including rainscreen systems, SFS, windows, curtain walling, cavity barriers, and insulation.
• Supply Chain Management: Source, evaluate, and negotiate competitive quotations from specialist material suppliers and labour-only subcontractors.
• Value Engineering & Risk: Identify technical and commercial risks at tender stage, offering practical buildability and value engineering solutions to give the business a competitive edge.
• Client Facing & Handover: Attend pre- and post-tender interviews with clients and consultants (virtually or in person as required), ensuring a smooth commercial handover to the operational delivery team upon contract award.

What We Are Looking For

• Background: Proven experience as an Estimator within the recladding, façade remediation, or external envelope sector.
• Commercial Sharpness: Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to spot commercial opportunities and mitigate tender risks.
• Self-Motivation: Capable of managing your own workload effectively, whether working remotely from home or collaborating in the office.
• Communication: Polished and confident communicator comfortable dealing with Tier 1 contractors, developers, and supply chain partners.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum plus car / allowance (dependent on experience).
• Flexibility: Choice of full work-from-home, hybrid, or office-based working arrangements.