Cladding Estimator

Location: Hanley

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, faade, and specialist access solutions across the UK. With expertise spanning faade 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, faade, 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 faade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector Strong understanding of aluminium faade 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 faade 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:
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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM