Senior Facades Estimator: Lead Tender & Pre-Construction

Fawkes & Reece London; West of England; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the full estimating process for roofing, facades and cladding projects, taking ownership from tender enquiry through to handover. You will work closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates that support successful delivery.

The role requires 5+ years' estimating experience in roofing/cladding, with strong take-off, costing and risk assessment skills, plus excellent communication and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience within the roofing and cladding industry.
• Strong understanding of subcontract documentation and construction tender processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and associated documentation.
• Proven experience completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Experience producing detailed, accurate and commercially robust estimates.
• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsabilités

• Review tender enquiries, specifications and construction drawings to establish project scope and requirements.
• Attending site visits and liaising with clients and other stakeholders to clarify project requirements.
• Preparing accurate take-offs, measurements and detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, services and subcontract works.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions and assumptions and ensuring these are appropriately reflected within tender pricing.
• Sourcing, reviewing and managing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Working closely with procurement to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Coordinating with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted on time.
• Supporting the pre-construction phase alongside the Commercial Manager, coordinating scope, design, procurement, programme, logistics and operational requirements.
• Assisting with agreeing final project pricing and payment terms prior to commencement.
• Completing thorough commercial handovers to the project delivery team, ensuring all relevant tender and commercial information is clearly communicated.
• Providing ongoing estimating support throughout project delivery, including pricing complex variations and additional works.
• Ensuring relevant statutory, legal, health, safety and environmental requirements are considered throughout the estimating and pre-construction process.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and procedures.

Connaissances

Estimating experience

Read drawings

Take-offs & cost estimates

Subcontract pricing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Tender management

Collaboration

Outils

Excel

Eque2

Evaluate

Description du poste

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the full estimating process for roofing, facades and cladding projects, taking ownership from tender enquiry through to handover. You will work closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates that support successful delivery.

The role requires 5+ years' estimating experience in roofing/cladding, with strong take-off, costing and risk assessment skills, plus excellent communication and