Estimator in SS14, Basildon, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Basildon; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Training & progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Energy Jobline CVL is supporting an established façade specialist in recruiting an Estimator to price rainscreen cladding, render and associated works from enquiry to submission.

You will read architectural drawings, prepare detailed take-offs and build up competitive cost estimates, working with design, commercial and operations teams to ensure bids are buildable and compliant.

The role offers hybrid working, with a clear progression path and ongoing training within a growing business.

Competenze

• Proven estimating experience in façades or building envelope
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical and cost estimation skills
• Experience with tenders and value engineering

Mansioni

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope, risk and programme
• Carry out detailed take-offs and build up cost estimates for rainscreen cladding, render, windows and associated works
• Get and compare quotes from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Price labour, materials, access, plant and preliminaries
• Assess fire performance and Building Safety Act requirements on new build and recladding projects
• Suggest value engineering options and alternative systems or materials
• Prepare clear tender submissions, including qualifications, exclusions and clarifications
• Liaise with main contractors, architects and consultants
• Attend tender review and handover meetings, and pass successful projects to the delivery team
• Keep pricing data, supplier records and cost benchmarks up to date

Conoscenze

Estimating

Façades

Reading drawings

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Tender submission

Formazione

Quantity Surveying or related qualification

Strumenti

Excel

Estimating software

Descrizione del lavoro

Estimator – Façades

About the company

Our client is an established specialist subcontractor working across the building envelope and interiors. They deliver packages for leading main contractors in London and the South East. Their façade division works on residential, regeneration, education and leisure schemes, from new build through to recladding. A growing order book means they now need an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

The role

You will price façade packages from enquiry to submission. You will turn architectural drawings and specifications into accurate, competitive tenders. You will work closely with the design, commercial and operations teams to make sure every bid is buildable, compliant and priced correctly.

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope, risk and programme
• Carry out detailed take-offs and build up cost estimates for rainscreen cladding, render, windows and associated works
• Get and compare quotes from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Price labour, materials, access, plant and preliminaries
• Assess fire performance and Building Safety Act requirements on new build and recladding projects
• Suggest value engineering options and alternative systems or materials
• Prepare clear tender submissions, including qualifications, exclusions and clarifications
• Liaise with main contractors, architects and consultants
• Attend tender review and handover meetings, and pass successful projects to the delivery team
• Keep pricing data, supplier records and cost benchmarks up to date

About you

Essential

• Proven estimating experience in façades, rainscreen cladding or the building envelope trade
• Good knowledge of cladding systems, substrates and installation methods
• Understanding of fire performance and building regulations for external walls
• Able to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Strong numerical skills, with careful attention to detail
• Confident with Excel and estimating or take-off software
• Able to manage several tenders against tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience pricing recladding or remediation projects
• A Quantity Surveying, Construction or related qualification
• Good relationships with cladding manufacturers and suppliers
• Experience on high-rise residential schemes in London

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Training, development and clear progression
• A growing business with a strong pipeline of work