Estimator - Facades

Construction; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Construction is seeking an Estimator - Facades in Basildon to handle tender enquiries, liaise with clients and suppliers, and produce formal quotations for diverse facade projects. You will assess prices, manage documentation, and support bids from £500k to £25m with a proactive, team-focused attitude.

The role requires strong estimating experience in cladding/facades, good communication, and solid numerical skills to deliver accurate costings and successful tenders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cladding/facade industry required.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries and understand project requirements.
• Produce formal quotations to clients.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and manufacturers for prices.
• Maintain tender documentation in internal databases.
• Estimate for projects from £500k to £25m.

Skills

Estimating experience

Rainscreen knowledge

Onscreen Takeoff

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Onscreen Takeoff software

Job description

Estimator - Facades

Job Title: Estimator - Facades

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimates, Estimating, Facades, Cladding, Flat Roofing, Rainscreen, Built Up, Composite Roof, Composite Wall, Brick Slip, SFS, Steel Framing Systems, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors

Location: Basildon

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus

Benefits: Pension, 25 days annual leave

The role of the Estimator - Facades will involve:

• Estimator position dealing with various architectural external finishes inclusive of but not limited to GRC, brickslips, terracotta, renders, aluminium and HPL cladding.
• Reviewing tender enquiries to gain an understanding of project requirements
• Liaising with clients to acquire any additional information required
• Liaise with suppliers and manufactures to obtain competitive prices
• Carrying out site surveys as and when required
• Producing formal quotations to clients
• Keep good documentation of tenders and quotations on internal database
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors
• Prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Estimating for projects from £500k - £25m

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator - Facades with:

• Must have estimating experience within the cladding / façade / building envelope industry
• Strong understanding of rainscreen and curtain walling is highly advantageous
• Understanding of Onscreen Takeoff software package
• Must be an outgoing character who will be an integral part of the team
• High levels of organisation and excellent time management
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proactive and motivated individual with strong commercial awareness