Facade Estimator for Bespoke Building Envelopes

Wolviston Management Services; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a specialist manufacturer and supplier of bespoke building envelope solutions. You will take ownership of tender enquiries from receipt through to quotation, collaborating with clients, contractors and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive project pricing.

The ideal candidate will read architectural drawings, perform take-offs, prepare cost models covering materials, labour and logistics, and identify value

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating for construction, façades or building envelope systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience producing take-offs and cost models.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Produce accurate take-offs and material calculations from drawings.
• Develop detailed cost estimates including materials, labour, logistics.
• Liaise with clients and contractors to clarify scope.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Manage quotation revisions as project requirements evolve.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support pre-contract meetings and project handovers.
• Maintain clear records of pricing assumptions and revisions.
• Collaborate with sales, technical and production teams throughout tender.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a specialist manufacturer and supplier of bespoke building envelope solutions. You will take ownership of tender enquiries from receipt through to quotation, collaborating with clients, contractors and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive project pricing.

The ideal candidate will read architectural drawings, perform take-offs, prepare cost models covering materials, labour and logistics, and identify value