Cladding Estimator

Huntek Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Healthcare cashback

31 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training & development

Permanent role

Job summary

Huntek Ltd is seeking an experience Estimator to join our commercial team in Peterborough. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for cladding, façades, roofing and envelope systems, review tender documents, and perform take-offs using drawings and models.

The role involves liaising with clients, contractors and suppliers to secure competitive bids and support successful tenders. You will maintain cost databases, monitor market rates, and stay compliant with UK building standards, health and

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within cladding, façade, roofing, curtain walling, rainscreen, or specialist subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for cladding, façade, roofing, rainscreen, insulated panel, and related building envelope works.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and employer's requirements to set project scope.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements using drawings, specifications, and digital models.
• 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 teams.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions, and cost-saving opportunities within tender packages.
• Support handover meetings and provide clear cost information to project delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating records, supplier rates, pricing databases, and historic project cost information.
• Keep up to date with cladding systems, materials, compliance requirements, market rates, and best practices.

Skills

Estimating

Cladding

Façade

Roofing

Curtain Walling

Rainscreen

Commercial Awareness

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying / related discipline

Tools

Excel

Estimating 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, fa ade, 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, fa ades, roofing, curtain walling, rainscreen, or specialist subcontracting.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and fa ade 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.