Humres Technical Recruitment Limited

Estimator Façade

Location: Birmingham

Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to 45,000 Per Year

Posted on: 04/03/2024

About our Client 

My client works on some of the most prestigious curtain walling/façade projects across the UK. Now due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team. 

About the Role:

  • Evaluate client’s enquiry documents, checking the feasibility of design within the parameters of the specified system and glazing, as well as site logistics, programme, building regulations, etc. 
  • Correspond with the client and seek clarification over any omissions or conflicting documentation. 
  • Prepare material costs using system software. 
  • Obtain quotations for the supply of materials and sub-contract elements. 
  • Compile pricing documents using material, plant and labour costs. Apply appropriate margin. 
  • Draft formal quotations, and prepare documentation supporting our proposals. 
  • Submit quotation within client’s timeframe. 
  • Follow-up quotation submission – communicate with the client at various stages of the tender process and prepare quotation revisions as required. 
  • Attend meetings as required with the client and members of commercial and design teams. 
  • Attend internal meetings once a contract has been won, handing the project over to design, commercial and contract management personnel. 
  • Attend regular estimating review meetings, chaired by the Director. 

About the Candidate:                               

  • At least 5 years of estimating experience 
  • Have good timekeeping skills with the ability to be flexible. 
  • Must come from a building envelope background 
  • Ability to keep cool under stress 
  • Ability to work as part of a team and under instruction from your line manager 

Points of Appeal  

  • Freedom within the role with a route to higher management 
  • Interesting Projects 
  • A company with a full order book