Cladding Estimator – Tender Leadership & Costing Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Cladding Estimator for a permanent role in the UK. The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for cladding projects, review drawings and tender documents, and manage supplier quotations while building strong supplier relationships.

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The role requires strong take-off skills, understanding of cladding systems, and the ability to work with internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in cladding or building envelope sector.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of project costs and margins.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for cladding projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender docs to establish scope and requirements.
• Carry out accurate material take-offs and quantify labour, materials and installation costs.
• Obtain, review and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities and support tendering and commercial reviews.
• Assess project costs, risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, competitive tenders.
• Manage multiple tender enquiries and meet deadlines.
• Support handover of secured projects to operations and commercial teams.

Skills

Cladding estimating

Tender submissions

Take-offs

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Cladding Estimator for a permanent role in the UK. The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for cladding projects, review drawings and tender documents, and manage supplier quotations while building strong supplier relationships.

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The role requires strong take-off skills, understanding of cladding systems, and the ability to work with internal teams to deliver