Estimator - Facades & Cladding

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited are recruiting an Estimator to join a leading contractor in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, focusing on cladding, façades and external envelope packages. You will price tender packages from drawings and specifications and work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams.

This full-time role offers £70,000–£80,000 per annum, a site-based position from the Potters Bar office, and a clear path for progression within a multidisciplinary contractor

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in cladding, façades, external envelope or a related construction discipline.
• Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of cladding systems and façade construction.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tenders for cladding, façade and external envelope packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate take-offs and detailed pricing.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop competitive tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Work with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure pricing reflects project requirements.
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Take-offs

Negotiation

Client liaison

Job description

Estimator - Cladding & Façades

Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Sector: Construction / Cladding & Façades

Employment Type: Full-time

Hill McGlynn are currently working with a leading multidisciplinary contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team, based from their offices in Potters Bar.

Our client has an established track record delivering a diverse range of construction projects and is looking to strengthen its pre‑construction team with an Estimator who has experience within cladding, façades and external envelope packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well‑established contractor, working on a variety of projects from tender stage through to handover.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for the accurate and competitive pricing of cladding and façade projects, working closely with the pre‑construction, commercial and operational teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for cladding, façade and external envelope packages.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Producing accurate take‑offs and detailed pricing.
• Obtaining, analysing and negotiating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Developing competitive and commercially viable tender submissions.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions, opportunities and potential value‑engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure pricing accurately reflects project requirements.
• Managing multiple tenders and ensuring submissions are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the business in developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply‑chain partners.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with a strong background in cladding, façades or the wider building envelope sector.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within cladding, façades, external envelope or a related construction discipline.
• Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• A strong understanding of cladding systems, façade construction and associated subcontractor packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness.
• The ability to produce accurate take‑offs and competitive tenders.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
• Experience working for a main contractor, specialist contractor or multidisciplinary construction business.

What's on Offer?

• £70,000 - £80,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Based from the client's Potters Bar office.
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of cladding and façade projects.
• A role within an established and multidisciplinary contractor.
• Long‑term career progression and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and construction disciplines.