Lead Estimator – Cladding & Façade Remediation (Hybrid)

Singh Jones Ltd; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Bonus

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

East Midlands office

Job summary

Singh Jones Ltd. seeks a Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager with strong cladding and façade remediation expertise in the East Midlands. Hybrid role with 2–3 office days per week, overseeing tender submissions from enquiry to submission.

You will lead the estimating function, drive cost accuracy, and mentor the estimating team while liaising with clients and suppliers on complex remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Senior Estimator / Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager role in construction.
• Extensive cladding/external façade sector experience.
• Experience pricing complex refurbishment, remedial and occupied-building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labour rates and subcontractor procurement.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading or managing an estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimating; ensure accurate, competitive tender submissions.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for cladding, re-cladding, remediation and refurbishment.
• Review tender docs, specs, drawings and scope to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Undertake material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analyses.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Coordinate tendering with commercial, technical, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Manage tender programmes and deadlines; ensure on-time submissions.
• Attend tender reviews, client meetings and site visits as required.
• Provide input during project handovers to ensure smooth estimating-to-delivery.
• Support improvement of estimating processes, systems and procedures.
• Lead, mentor and develop the estimating team.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Lead Estimator

Estimating Manager

Cladding

External façade

Re-cladding

Façade remediation

Tender submissions

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

Job description

Singh Jones Ltd. seeks a Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager with strong cladding and façade remediation expertise in the East Midlands. Hybrid role with 2–3 office days per week, overseeing tender submissions from enquiry to submission.

You will lead the estimating function, drive cost accuracy, and mentor the estimating team while liaising with clients and suppliers on complex remediation projects.