Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join an established and expanding specialist re-cladding contractor.

The company delivers façade remediation and external wall replacement projects within the residential and social-housing sectors. It has a clear pipeline of approximately 20 live and upcoming projects, creating an excellent opportunity for an Estimator seeking long-term progression.

We would particularly like to speak with candidates who have worked within social housing for a main contractor, refurbishment contractor or façade specialist. Experience with businesses such as Mitie, Willmott Dixon, Vistry or similar organisations would be highly relevant.

• Prepare detailed estimates for façade remediation and re-cladding projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Produce accurate take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Assess labour, material, access and preliminary costs.
• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, qualifications and opportunities.
• Prepare tender submissions and supporting commercial information.
• Work closely with the commercial, design and operational teams.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and pre-contract discussions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing information.
• Support handovers to the delivery and commercial teams following successful tenders.
• Assist with value engineering and alternative façade solutions.

• Previous estimating experience within social housing, refurbishment, planned maintenance or façades.
• Experience pricing residential refurbishment or external works packages.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Good understanding of subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tenders and work to strict deadlines.
• Façade or re-cladding experience would be advantageous but is not essential where transferable social-housing experience is demonstrated.

• Experienced façade estimators may be offered a hybrid arrangement, with approximately two or three days per week in the office.
• Candidates transferring from another sector will initially be expected to attend the office full-time while receiving training and development.

This is a strong opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with an established workload and the ability to develop candidates with relevant transferable experience.