Job Title: Façade Estimator (Hybrid or On-site)

Location: Belfast Head Office (occasional travel across the UK required)

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 08:30 to 17:00

• Friday: 08:30 to 15:30

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Reporting to: Estimating Manager

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

 

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and conscientious Estimator to join a growing business in the façades and cladding

sector. This role is ideal for someone who is driven to expand their industry knowledge and be part of a collaborative, forward-

thinking team. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality tenders and cost plans for a variety of projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, while working

closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the estimating

process.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tenders, cost plans, and estimates within agreed client deadlines.

• Interpret and analyse architectural and technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Produce accurate cost breakdowns including quantity take-offs and project bills of quantities (BOQs).

• Submit finalised project estimates with all required supporting documentation.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.

• Identify and propose value engineering opportunities to enhance competitiveness.

• Manage time effectively to meet multiple deadlines concurrently.

• Communicate regularly with clients on tender progress and follow-up.

• Present project handover information internally post-award.

• Maintain up-to-date databases of subcontractors, suppliers, and client contacts.

• Collaborate with the design team to address buildability issues or potential improvements.

• Liaise with quantity surveyors to ensure ongoing commercial alignment during tender and post-award phases.

 

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English

• At least 3 years of experience in a construction estimating or related role

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail capabilities

• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Preferred:

• Experience in the façade industry (e.g. cladding, curtain walling, glazing systems)

• Familiarity with pricing software such as LogiKal

• HNC (or higher) qualification in Construction or a related field

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Company pension scheme

• 29 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Training and support from experienced team members

• Opportunities for career growth within a progressive and expanding company

 

Additional Information

This role is based in Belfast with occasional UK travel required to attend site visits or client meetings. Applicants should be

eligible to work in the UK and available to work full-time from the designated location.