Cladding Estimator - Lead Tender Submissions

Building Careers UK Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is recruiting a Cladding Estimator for a permanent, on-site role in Cheshire. You will prepare detailed estimates for cladding projects, perform material take-offs, and price tenders while coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to secure bids.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cladding or façades, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to interpret drawings and manage tender submissions to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within cladding, façades or the wider building envelope sector.
• Strong understanding of cladding systems, materials and installation methods.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, undertaking take-offs and producing tender submissions.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for cladding projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and requirements.
• Carry out accurate material take-offs and quantify labour, materials and associated installation costs.
• Obtain, review and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify suitable project opportunities and support tendering and commercial reviews.
• Assess project costs, risks, exclusions and potential value-engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, competitive and commercially viable.
• Manage multiple tender enquiries and ensure submissions meet required deadlines.
• Support the successful handover of secured projects to the operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Cladding knowledge

Take-offs

Tender submissions

Supplier quotations

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Communication

Job description

Building Careers UK is recruiting a Cladding Estimator for a permanent, on-site role in Cheshire. You will prepare detailed estimates for cladding projects, perform material take-offs, and price tenders while coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to secure bids.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cladding or façades, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to interpret drawings and manage tender submissions to strict deadlines.