Estimator (Cladding/Facades)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company Car/Allowance

Training

Pension

33 days leave

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Birmingham is seeking an Estimator (Cladding/Facades) to join a growing specialist contractor. You will produce competitive tenders, cost estimates and Bills of Quantities for commercial/public sector projects.

The role requires experience in rainscreen cladding, facades, and a strong commercial acumen, with Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and a package including bonus, company car/allowance, training, pension and 33 days leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in facades, rainscreen cladding or specialist building envelopes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Experience with post-Grenfell fire safety remediation projects and EWS1 assessments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and commercial pricing for projects.
• Analyze drawings and specifications for accuracy and feasibility.
• Liaise with clients, manufacturers, suppliers and the supply chain.
• Support commercial and project teams throughout construction.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tendering

Cost estimation

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Estimating software

Costing software

Job description

Estimator (Cladding/Facades)

Birmingham

£50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance + Training + Pension + 33 Days Annual Leave

Are you an Estimator with experience in facades, rainscreen cladding or specialist building envelopes looking to join a growing specialist contractor offering great work-life balance where you will play a key role in producing accurate and competitive tenders?

Do you want to join a company that invests in its people, gives you great progression opportunities all the way to directorship and is going through an impressive growth period currently?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing specialist contractor, where you'll take responsibility for producing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, Bills of Quantities, and commercial pricing for a range of commercial and public sector projects.

This role would suit an Estimator or similar with experience within rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes, strong knowledge of facade systems, and excellent commercial acumen who is looking for a varied role with progression and professional development.

In this role, the successful candidate will prepare competitive tender submissions, analyse drawings and specifications, conduct site surveys, liaise with clients and the supply chain, assess project risks, and support commercial and project teams throughout the construction phase.

The Role:

• Conducting pre-tender and pre-contract facade surveys to identify condition, substrate, fixings and refurbishment requirements
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, architects and structural engineers
• Preparing Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with no weekend working

The Person:

• Estimator or similar background with experience within rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey reports
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with post-Grenfell fire safety remediation projects and EWS1 assessments (Preferred)
• Full UK driving licenceReference Number: BBBH26931

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