Job Title: Special Projects Estimator

Location: Based at the Horndean head office. Home working considered, with travel required to London and other UK

locations for client and supply chain meetings.

Role Overview

As Special Projects Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in securing and delivering high-quality projects. Your responsibilities

will include preparing proposals, cost plans, budgets, and contracts, as well as attending meetings, providing design

feedback, and supporting the smooth transition from preconstruction to delivery. This is a client-facing role requiring a

strong understanding of estimating, construction methodologies, and the façade/building envelope sector.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Management

• Prepare, advise, and secure work through established tender procedures.

• Compile accurate cost plans and review bids prior to submission.

Client & Consultant Meetings

• Attend and contribute to early project discussions with clients and consultants.

• Provide input on design, preliminary budgets, material costs, and schedules.

Contract Preparation & Execution

• Draft and execute trade contracts.

• Support the Sales & Estimating Manager and Special Projects Operations Director with team onboarding, ensuring

knowledge transfer to the Construction phase.

Prospective Project Planning

• Identify new project opportunities and incorporate them into the planning cycle.

Client Relationship Management

• Help manage and strengthen client relationships, maintaining a collaborative approach.

Additional Duties

• Undertake other duties as directed by the Special Projects Operations Director.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in construction, with a focus on estimating and project management for residential and

commercial projects.

• Strong knowledge of glazing, cladding, façade, and building envelope sectors, including fire remediation and façade

replacement.

• Proficiency with Causeway, SchuCal, and LogiKal software.

• Solid understanding of UK design and construction methodologies, both in administration and on-site practices.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.