Estimator - Cladding SFS
Location: Basildon, Essex with some home working after probation
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
Our client, a leading construction company specialising in external facades, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-quality projects in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing, issuing, and progressing quotations.
* Attending pre-order meetings and conducting site visits as required.
* Negotiating to secure orders and providing detailed handovers to the construction team.
* Assisting Site Managers and Surveyors with pre-start planning and programming.
* Producing detailed quotation analyses and high-quality quotation documents.
* Building up item rates from scratch and managing multiple projects concurrently.
What You’ll Need
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with expertise in external facades, including rainscreen cladding, lightweight steel framing (SFS), and insulated render systems.
* Proficiency in on-screen measuring software (e.g., Bluebeam), Excel, and Outlook, with excellent numeric and communication skills.
* The ability to carry out on-screen take-offs, prepare bills of quantities, and write detailed descriptions.
* A conscientious, disciplined, and diligent work ethic, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
* A full, clean UK driving licence and a willingness to travel for meetings when required.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Business expenses covered.
* Workplace pension scheme