Facade Estimator

Overview

Façade Estimator – Full-time, Permanent position.

Location:

Waltham Abbey, Essex (office based with occasional home working for the right candidate).

Salary and package:
Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience, with bonus scheme, company pension, and benefits including 5.6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off, additional time off between Christmas and New Year, early finish on Fridays, training and development, career progression, employee discounts, free onsite parking, weekly food shop and snacks, regular team socials and golf days.

This established specialist contractor delivers high-quality façade, rainscreen cladding, structural framing, hard metal roofing and flat roofing packages on projects across a wide range of sectors. Known for technical expertise, quality workmanship and long-term client relationships, the business has built an excellent reputation within the specialist façade industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Façade Estimator looking to join a stable and respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work. The company offers a supportive working environment where technical expertise is valued, alongside genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on prestigious projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a positive workplace culture.

• Preparing accurate and detailed tender submissions for specialist façade and cladding projects.
• Producing quantity take-offs and scope mark-ups from construction drawings using Bluebeam.
• Calculating labour, material, overhead and preliminary costs using Excel estimating spreadsheets.
• Providing value engineering solutions where appropriate.
• Completing client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining quotations from manufacturers and suppliers.
• Coordinating U-value and condensation risk calculation enquiries.
• Reviewing tender documentation, specifications, attendances and project requirements.
• Identifying programme-related commercial risks.
• Attending client meetings both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Supporting detailed project handovers to commercial, design and operational teams.
• Maintaining accurate tender records, supplier quotations, RFIs and tender documentation.
• Assisting with subcontract enquiries and technical submissions.
• Reporting directly to the Estimating Director and senior leadership before tender submissions.

• Strong estimating experience within specialist façade or cladding systems.
• Knowledge of aluminium, composite, timber, cementitious and terracotta-style rainscreen cladding systems.
• Knowledge of structural framing systems including Metsec and similar manufacturers.
• Knowledge of cavity barrier systems including Siderise, Tenmat and Rockwool.
• Experience with helping hand bracket and rail systems such as Nvelope, Plastestrip and Downer.
• Experience with non-combustible façade systems.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of traditional long-strip standing seam cladding systems is beneficial but not essential (training provided).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Façade Estimator to join a respected specialist contractor delivering technically challenging projects with an established client base. The role offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and genuine long-term career prospects in a professional and supportive environment.

For more information, please contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment.