Cladding Estimator – Facades & Building Envelope Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary £55k-£75k

Excellent benefits package

Grow with a specialist facade contract

Exposure to challenging facade/remodel

Long-term career progression

Collaborative pre-construction team

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Cladding Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Manchester. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for cladding, façade and building envelope projects, reviewing drawings and tender documents, and producing detailed cost plans and pricing schedules.

You will obtain quotations from suppliers, identify value engineering opportunities, assess risks, and deliver compliant tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in cladding, façade, or building envelope sectors.
• Strong understanding of façade systems, rainscreen cladding, EWI or remediation projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Qualifications in construction estimating or quantity surveying advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for cladding, façade, and building envelope projects.
• Review drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Produce detailed take-offs, cost plans and pricing schedules.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Assess commercial and technical risks throughout tender process.
• Prepare tender submissions within deadlines.
• Work closely with design, commercial and operational teams.
• Support client meetings and tender interviews.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimator experience

Facade systems

Rainscreen cladding

EWI

Remediation projects

Tendering

Negotiation

Communication skills

Drawing interpretation

Education

Quantity surveying qualifications

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Cladding Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Manchester. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for cladding, façade and building envelope projects, reviewing drawings and tender documents, and producing detailed cost plans and pricing schedules.

You will obtain quotations from suppliers, identify value engineering opportunities, assess risks, and deliver compliant tender submissions.