Senior Estimator - Cladding

Location: Leicester Forest East

Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager Cladding | Re-Cladding | Remedial Projects

Location:

East Midlands

Working Arrangement:
Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Additional Benefits: £3,600 Employee-Owned Bonus per annum, pension and holidays

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Estimator / Estimating Manager with a strong background in the external façade and cladding sector, particularly across re-cladding, remediation and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Estimating professional to take a leading role within the business, overseeing the estimating function, managing tender submissions and supporting the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will bring extensive technical and commercial knowledge of cladding systems, façade remediation and re-cladding schemes, alongside the ability to lead, develop and manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to final tender submission.

Based in the East Midlands, the position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with typically 2-3 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function, ensuring accurate, competitive and commercially sound tender submissions.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost estimates for cladding, re-cladding, façade remediation and refurbishment projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and scope requirements to identify project risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Undertake detailed material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis.
• Obtain, assess and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative construction solutions without compromising quality or compliance.
• Work closely with the commercial, technical, operational and pre-construction teams to ensure a coordinated tendering approach.
• Manage tender programmes and deadlines, ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Attend tender reviews, client meetings and site visits where required.
• Provide commercial and technical input during project handovers to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to delivery.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems and procedures.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the estimating team.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator or Estimating Manager position within the construction industry.
• Extensive experience within the cladding and external façade sector.
• Strong, demonstrable experience estimating re-cladding and façade remediation projects.
• Good technical understanding of external wall systems, cladding products, façade build-ups and associated construction methodologies.
• Experience pricing complex refurbishment, remedial and occupied-building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labour rates, material pricing and subcontractor procurement.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator, capable of building relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience leading or managing an estimating team would be highly advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical estimating expertise with commercial leadership.

You will be proactive, commercially astute and comfortable taking ownership of the estimating process. You will have the confidence to challenge costs, identify opportunities, manage tender risk and contribute to the wider business strategy.

Most importantly, you will have a genuine understanding of the cladding and façade remediation market, with the experience and technical knowledge to accurately price complex re-cladding and remedial schemes.

Salary & Benefits

• £75,000 - £80,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• £3,600 per annum Employee-Owned Bonus.
• Company pension.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 2-3 days per week based in the East Midlands office.