Cladding Estimator

  • Building Careers UK
  • Penwortham, Lancashire
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Cladding Estimator - Facades & Building Envelope

Location - Preston, Lancashire

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



About the Company

Our client is a leading building envelope specialist with over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality fa ade solutions across the UK. Offering complete in-house capabilities including design, manufacturing, fabrication, powder coating, and installation, they provide bespoke aluminium glazing, curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, windows, doors, and fa ade systems for a wide range of commercial and residential developments.

Renowned for technical expertise, innovation, and exceptional project delivery, the business works with many of the UK's leading contractors and developers, delivering complex fa ade packages while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. Continued investment in people, manufacturing facilities, and technology has positioned the business as one of the North West's leading specialist fa ade contractors.

As part of their continued growth, 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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