Façades & Cladding Estimator — Tender Specialist

Thomas Gray Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd, based at the Milton Keynes office, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the façades and cladding division. You will work with the Commercial Manager to produce accurate, competitive tenders for remediation projects and take ownership of cost estimates and take-offs.

Applicants should have estimating experience in façades or remedial construction, be commercially aware and able to interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within façades, cladding, external envelopes or remedial construction works.
• Commercial awareness and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to deadlines.
• Experience reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Complete accurate material and labour take-offs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering options.
• Liaise with commercial, design and operational teams.
• Support tender handovers after project awards.
• Maintain accurate records of costs, quotations and tender information.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpret drawings

Tender coordination

Cost take-offs

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Thomas Gray Ltd, based at the Milton Keynes office, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the façades and cladding division. You will work with the Commercial Manager to produce accurate, competitive tenders for remediation projects and take ownership of cost estimates and take-offs.

Applicants should have estimating experience in façades or remedial construction, be commercially aware and able to interpret technical drawings.