Assistant Estimator

Estimator – Façade / Cladding / SFS / Curtain Walling

Location: Home-based (4 days per week) + 1 day per week in Luton office
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Hours: 8:00–17:00 or 9:00–18:00
Job Type: Permanent
Team: Estimating team of 4

Benefits

• Home-based 4 days per week
• Set working hours: 8–5 or 9–6
• £30,000 – £40,000 salary
• Supportive estimating team with progression
• Exposure to SFS, cladding, steel, curtain walling, windows and façade packages

About the Company

A specialist contractor delivering SFS, cladding, steelwork, curtain walling, windows and wider façade packages. Projects range from £200k to £3m across commercial, industrial, mixed‑use and refurbishment schemes.

The Role

You will support the pre‑construction team by preparing accurate tenders across a range of envelope and structural packages. Working closely with the Senior Estimator and wider team, you will help ensure bids are commercially competitive and technically compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for SFS, cladding, steelwork, curtain walling, windows and façade packages
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Produce BOQs, take‑offs and cost breakdowns
• Support value engineering proposals
• Work with the estimating team to meet tender deadlines
• Assist with handover to project delivery teams
• Maintain accurate tender and pricing records

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
• Able to work independently from home while remaining part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in façade, cladding, SFS, steel, windows or curtain walling
• Experience pricing packages between £200k–£3m
• Exposure to commercial, industrial or mixed‑use schemes
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with estimating software or digital take‑off tools