Estimator Facades

Mitchell Maguire; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire in Basildon is seeking an Estimator Facades to price external finishes including GRC, brick slips, terracotta, renders, aluminium and HPL cladding for projects from £500k to £25m. You will review tender enquiries, liaise with clients and suppliers, conduct site surveys, prepare formal quotations, and maintain tender records.

The role requires strong estimating experience in cladding/facade sectors, plus good communication and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries to understand project requirements.
• Liaise with clients to obtain any additional information required.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive prices.
• Carry out site surveys as and when required.
• Produce 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.
• Estimate for projects from £500k - £25m.

Skills

Facade estimating

Rainscreen knowledge

Curtain walling

Takeoff software

Team player

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Onscreen Takeoff

Job description

Location: Basildon

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 manufacturers 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 / faade / 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