Estimator

Location:Home-based (4 days per week) + 1 day per week in Luton office
Salary:£30,000 £40,000
Hours:8:0017:00 or 9:0018:00
Job Type:Permanent
Team:Estimating team of 4

Home-based 4 days per week
Set working hours: 85 or 96
£30,000 £40,000 salary
Supportive estimating team with progression
Exposure to SFS, cladding, steel, curtain walling, windows and faade packages

A specialist contractor delivering SFS, cladding, steelwork, curtain walling, windows and wider faade packages. Projects range from £200k to £3m across commercial, industrial, mixed-use and refurbishment schemes.

You will support the pre-construction team by preparing accurate tenders across a range of envelope and structural packages. Working closely with the Senior Estimator and wider team, you will help ensure bids are commercially competitive and technically compliant.

Prepare cost estimates for SFS, cladding, steelwork, curtain walling, windows and faade packages
Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations
Produce BOQs, take-offs and cost breakdowns
Support value engineering proposals
Work with the estimating team to meet tender deadlines
Assist with handover to project delivery teams
Maintain accurate tender and pricing records

Strong numerical and analytical skills
Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams
Able to work independently from home while remaining part of a team

Experience in faade, cladding, SFS, steel, windows or curtain walling
Experience pricing packages between £200k£3m
Exposure to commercial, industrial or mixed-use schemes
CSCS card (preferred but not essential)
Experience with estimating software or digital take-off tools

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