Estimator

Location - Skelmersdale

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the building envelope sector, delivering high-quality façade, cladding, roofing, glazing, and external envelope solutions across the UK. With extensive experience delivering complex projects for major contractors and developers, they have established an excellent reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and delivering projects to the highest standards.

Working across commercial, industrial, residential, education, healthcare, and public sector developments, the business provides a complete service from design and pre-construction through to installation and project completion. Continued investment in people, technology, and modern construction methods has supported sustained growth, creating an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious contractor.

As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

As Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for building envelope, façade, cladding, and roofing projects

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and tender documentation

• Producing detailed take-offs, cost plans, and pricing schedules

• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

• Identifying value engineering opportunities to maximise project value

• Assessing commercial and technical risks during the tender process

• Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed deadlines

• Working closely with commercial, design, and operational teams throughout the pre-construction phase

• Attending client meetings and tender interviews where required

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Supporting the business in securing new projects across a range of sectors

The successful Estimator will have:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the construction industry

• Previous experience within roofing, cladding, façades, glazing, or the wider building envelope sector would be highly advantageous

• Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement, and estimating principles

• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills

• Experience interpreting architectural and technical drawings

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to tight deadlines

• A proactive, organised, and commercially driven approach

• Relevant construction, estimating, or quantity surveying qualifications would be advantageous

• Competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £60,000

• Attractive benefits package

• Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected specialist contractor

• Exposure to technically challenging building envelope and façade projects across the UK

• Long-term career progression within a financially stable business

• Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team

• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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