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Cladding Estimator

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
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 façade 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 façade 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 façade 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 façade 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, façade, 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 façade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector

Strong understanding of aluminium façade 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 façade 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 façade schemes

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

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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

INDCOM

Reference: 225341653

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Cladding Estimator

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
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 façade 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 façade 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 façade 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 façade 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, façade, 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 façade, cladding, curtain walling, glazing, or building envelope sector

Strong understanding of aluminium façade 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 façade 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 façade schemes

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

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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

INDCOM
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Reference: 225341653

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