Facade & Cladding Estimator

Henley Chase; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Project variety

Job summary

Henley Chase in Leicester is seeking an experienced Facade & Cladding Estimator to join our growing specialist team. You will prepare competitive tenders and accurate cost estimates for façade and cladding packages across commercial and residential projects.

You'll review drawings, specs and tender documents, conduct take-offs and price project packages, and analyse supplier quotes. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential to delivering value and success on large-scale schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating facades, rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, or building envelope systems.
• Strong reading of construction drawings and specs.
• Good commercial awareness and accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel or estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for façade and cladding systems.
• Review architectural drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Perform material take-offs and price project packages.
• Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with tender proposals.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and risks.

Skills

Excel

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Job description

A growing specialist contractor based in Leicester is seeking an experienced Facade & Cladding Estimator to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive tenders and accurate cost estimates for façade and cladding packages across commercial and residential construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for façade and cladding systems
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Completing material take-offs and pricing project packages
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of tender proposals
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and potential project risks

Requirements

• Previous experience estimating facades, rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, or building envelope systems
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel or estimating software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a range of large-scale commercial and residential projects
• Career development within a specialist façade contractor