Facades & Cladding Estimator – Growth & Progression

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company Car

Training

Pension

Annual Leave 33 days

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Cladding Estimator in Birmingham to produce detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and Bills of Quantities for commercial and public sector projects. You will liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients, and conduct site surveys to support accurate pricing.

The role requires experience in rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes, reading architectural/structural drawings, and proficiency with estimating software and

Qualifications

• Estimator or similar background with experience within rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey reports
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with post-Grenfell fire safety remediation projects and EWS1 assessments (Preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Producing Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Preparing competitive tender submissions and cost estimates for a range of projects
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, architects and structural engineers
• Conducting site surveys and analysing drawings and specifications
• Assessing project risks and supporting commercial and project teams throughout construction
• Managing tender processes and ensuring accurate, timely submissions
• Working Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm with no weekend working

Skills

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Cladding Estimator in Birmingham to produce detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and Bills of Quantities for commercial and public sector projects. You will liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients, and conduct site surveys to support accurate pricing.

The role requires experience in rainscreen cladding, facades or specialist envelopes, reading architectural/structural drawings, and proficiency with estimating software and