Cladding Estimator

Description:

Cladding Estimator - Facades & Building Envelope

Location - Wirral, Merseyside

Salary/Package - £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the façade, cladding, roofing, and building envelope sector, delivering innovative envelope solutions on high-profile projects across the UK. Combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, they provide complete design, manufacture, and installation services for a wide range of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial developments.

With an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering complex construction projects, the business works in partnership with many of the UK's leading contractors and developers. Continued investment in people, technology, and modern construction methods has enabled sustained growth, making this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.

As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Cladding Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

The Role

As Cladding Estimator, you will be responsible for:

Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for cladding, façade, and building envelope projects

Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation

Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules

Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining project quality and compliance

Working closely with the design, commercial, and operational teams throughout the tender process

Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed timescales

Assessing project risks and commercial opportunities during the estimating process

Supporting client meetings and pre-construction discussions where required

Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and key stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Cladding Estimator will have:

Proven experience as an Estimator within the façade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector

Strong understanding of aluminium façade systems, rainscreen cladding, glazing, or associated specialist packages

Excellent technical and commercial awareness

Experience interpreting architectural and construction drawings

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines

A proactive, organised, and commercially driven approach

Relevant construction, estimating, or quantity surveying qualifications would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £50,000 - £70,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a leading specialist façade contractor with in-house manufacturing capabilities

Exposure to prestigious commercial and residential building envelope projects

Long-term career progression within a growing and financially stable business

Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile façade schemes

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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