Estimator - Facades

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

33 days annual leave

Employer pension 5%

Phone & laptop

Fuel card

CPD budget

Membership support

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is recruiting an experienced Estimator to price facade and refurbishment projects across rainscreen cladding. You will liaise with clients, consultants, manufacturers and the supply chain to produce accurate tenders and ensure a smooth handover from bid to delivery.

The role requires strong experience in rainscreen cladding, refurbishment pricing, good technical knowledge of cladding systems, and excellent Excel/estimating software skills, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience within facades, rainscreen cladding or specialist envelope.
• Strong experience pricing refurbishment and overcladding projects.
• Good technical knowledge of rainscreen and ventilated cladding systems.
• Experience with Kingspan, Trespa, Equitone, Rockpanel, SFS, brick slips, terracotta or aluminium cassette.
• Knowledge of SFS systems, including Metsec or Kingframe.
• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey information.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and Excel/estimating software skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive tenders for rainscreen cladding and facade refurbishment projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, surveys and scope to build detailed project costs.
• Price systems including ventilated cladding, overcladding, curtain walling, composite panels and proprietary facade systems.
• Carry out pre-tender site surveys and assess facade conditions.
• Obtain competitive pricing from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, buildability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support projects through procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Work with the wider commercial and operations teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery.

Skills

Facade estimating

Tender pricing

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Estimating software

Excel

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Estimator – Facades

Salary: £60,000 DOE + Company Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Clitheroe

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a growing specialist contractor operating across rainscreen cladding, facade refurbishment and fire remediation.

The business has a strong pipeline of projects across both commercial and public sector markets and is looking for an experienced estimator who can take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong rainscreen/cladding estimating background who wants to join a growing business and have a genuine impact on its continued success.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for pricing a variety of facade and refurbishment projects, working closely with clients, consultants, manufacturers and the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing accurate and competitive tenders for rainscreen cladding and facade refurbishment projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, surveys and scope to build detailed project costs.
• Pricing systems including ventilated cladding, overcladding, curtain walling, composite panels and proprietary facade systems.
• Carrying out pre-tender site surveys and assessing existing facade conditions.
• Obtaining competitive pricing from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying commercial risks, buildability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Supporting projects through procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Working closely with the wider commercial and operations teams to ensure a smooth handover from tender to delivery.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Facade Estimator with:

• Estimating experience within facades, rainscreen cladding or specialist envelope.
• Strong experience pricing refurbishment and overcladding projects.
• Good technical knowledge of rainscreen and ventilated cladding systems.
• Experience with systems/products such as Kingspan, Trespa, Equitone, Rockpanel, SFS, brick slips, terracotta or aluminium cassette.
• Knowledge of SFS systems, including Metsec or Kingframe.
• The ability to confidently interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey information.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and Excel/estimating software skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with fire remediation, post‑Grenfell projects, EWS1, the Building Safety Act or public‑sector refurbishment frameworks would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance‑related bonus
• 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company phone & laptop
• Fuel card
• Professional membership support
• CPD budget
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with a strong project pipeline