Cladding Estimator

  • Building Careers UK
  • Wirral, Merseyside
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Cladding Estimator - Facades & Building Envelope

Location - Wirral, Merseyside

Salary/Package - 50,000 - 70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package



About the Company

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating within the fa ade, cladding, roofing, and building envelope sector, delivering innovative envelope solutions on high-profile projects across the UK. Combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, they provide complete design, manufacture, and installation services for a wide range of commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial developments.

With an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation, and delivering complex construction projects, the business works in partnership with many of the UK's leading contractors and developers. Continued investment in people, technology, and modern construction methods has enabled sustained growth, making this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.

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



The Role

As Cladding Estimator, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for cladding, fa ade, 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 fa ade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector

  • Strong understanding of aluminium fa ade 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 leading specialist fa ade contractor with in-house manufacturing capabilities

  • Exposure to prestigious commercial and residential building envelope projects

  • Long-term career progression within a growing and financially stable business

  • Collaborative and supportive pre-construction team

  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile fa ade schemes

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

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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