Cladding Estimator: Facade & Envelope Specialist

Building Careers UK Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Growing specialist façade contractor

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is representing a leading façade contractor recruiting a Cladding Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Manchester. You will prepare accurate estimates for cladding, façade and building envelope projects and review drawings, specs and tender documents.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in cladding or building envelopes, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven estimator experience in cladding, façade, roofing, glazing or building envelope.
• Strong understanding of façade systems, rainscreen cladding, EWI, or remediation projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organised, and commercially focused approach.
• Relevant construction, estimating, or quantity surveying qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for cladding, façade, and building envelope projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Assessing commercial and technical risks throughout the tender process.
• Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed deadlines.
• Working closely with design, commercial, and operational teams.
• Supporting client meetings and tender interviews where required.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Cladding Estimator experience

Façade systems knowledge

Commercial acumen

Reading drawings & specs

Negotiation & communication

Tender management

Organized & proactive approach

QS/estimating qualifications

Education

Construction estimating or QS qualifications

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is representing a leading façade contractor recruiting a Cladding Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Manchester. You will prepare accurate estimates for cladding, façade and building envelope projects and review drawings, specs and tender documents.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in cladding or building envelopes, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.