Facade Estimator

Reynco Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and experienced commercial team

Long-term career development opportunities

Job summary

A specialist contractor based in Greater London is looking for a Façade Estimator to join their commercial team. This role offers a unique chance to be part of a reputable company known for delivering high-quality façade solutions. Candidates of various experience levels are welcomed, ideally with a background in façades, cladding, or building envelope. The position focuses on preparing detailed cost estimates and supporting tender submissions within a collaborative commercial team. Long-term career progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing façade or building envelope packages.
• Understanding of façade systems and construction processes.
• Experience preparing tender submissions and cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for façade and external envelope packages.
• Calculating labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Maintaining detailed records of estimates and cost breakdowns.

Skills

Experience working as an Estimator within façades

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good commercial awareness

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Confident communication with suppliers

Job description

We are currently supporting a well established specialist contractor in the building envelope sector who are looking to strengthen their commercial and pre construction team with the appointment of a Façade Estimator. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline of work, the business is open to speaking with both Intermediate and Senior level estimators who are looking to develop their career within a technically led façade contractor.

About the Company

This business operates as a specialist façade and building envelope contractor delivering complex external envelope packages across a wide range of commercial construction projects throughout London and the South East.

They have built a strong reputation for delivering high quality façade solutions across cladding, curtain walling and external envelope systems, working with major contractors and developers on technically challenging schemes.

With a strong order book and a growing pipeline of projects, they are now investing in their estimating function to support continued growth.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for façade and envelope projects. Working closely with the commercial and delivery teams, you will review tender documentation, build detailed cost plans and support the bid process through to submission.

Depending on your level of experience, the role can be positioned as either an Intermediate or Senior Estimator within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for façade and external envelope packages
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to assess project scope
• Calculating labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs
• Compiling competitive and commercially viable tender submissions
• Identifying project risks and building appropriate allowances into pricing
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations
• Supporting value engineering opportunities and cost saving solutions
• Working closely with commercial and project teams during the tender process
• Maintaining detailed records of estimates, bids and cost breakdowns
• Reviewing and updating estimates where project scope changes

The Ideal Candidate

The company is open to candidates at different levels, but they are ideally looking for individuals who already have experience pricing façade or building envelope packages.

• Experience working as an Estimator within façades, cladding, curtain walling or building envelope
• Understanding of façade systems and construction processes
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Experience preparing tender submissions and cost plans

For senior level candidates, additional experience may include:

• Leading tender submissions on larger façade projects
• Mentoring junior estimators within the team
• Strong involvement in commercial strategy and bid management

Why this role stands out

This is a great opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of façade projects across London and the South East.

You will be joining a supportive and experienced commercial team within a business that values technical knowledge, collaboration and long term career development.

The company offers a stable platform for estimators looking to progress their career within the building envelope sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reynco Ltd operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.