Estimator / Senior Estimator – Façades & Remediation in Chelmsford

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for façade and remediation projects, working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams to support successful tender submissions.

The position is suited to an Estimator looking to develop their career or an established Senior Estimator capable of taking ownership of complex tenders and contributing to the wider pre-construction strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for façade remediation, recladding and building envelope projects.

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, tender documents and bills of quantities.

• Assessing labour, materials, plant, access requirements and subcontractor costs.

• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Identifying commercial risks, project opportunities and potential cost savings.

• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.

• Ensuring tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted within deadlines.

• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the commercial and delivery teams.

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of façade systems, remediation requirements and industry developments.

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within the façades, cladding or building envelope sector.

• Demonstrable knowledge of façade remediation and recladding projects is essential.

• Experience preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for construction projects.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs.

• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience working for a specialist façade or remediation contractor.

• Knowledge of rainscreen cladding, curtain walling, glazing and other façade systems.

• Experience pricing occupied-building remediation or high-rise recladding projects.

• Familiarity with relevant building safety requirements and current industry standards.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.

• Opportunity to join a growing specialist façades contractor.

• Exposure to a strong pipeline of façade remediation and recladding projects.

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

• A supportive working environment within a specialist team.

Apply Now

If you are an Estimator or Senior Estimator with experience in the façades sector and a solid understanding of remediation projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch to find out more.