Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 7 hours ago
Description:
Cladding Estimator - Facades & Building Envelope
Location - Manchester
Salary/Package - £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering innovative building envelope, façade, and specialist access solutions across the UK. With expertise spanning façade remediation, cladding systems, reactive maintenance, rope access, scaffolding, and complex external envelope projects, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Working across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, education, and public sector developments, the business combines in-house technical expertise with a collaborative approach to provide fully compliant solutions that meet the latest building safety regulations. Continued investment in their people, technology, and modern construction methods has driven sustained growth, making this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious contractor.
As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Cladding Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Manchester.
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 growing and innovative specialist contractor
Exposure to prestigious façade remediation, cladding, and building envelope projects
Long-term career progression within a financially stable and expanding business
Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team
Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile projects across the UK
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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