Facades Estimator

Facade Estimator required in Enfield

GVR are working with a subcontractor who specialise in fully supported hard metal roofing, facades, cladding systems and flat roofing for all types of projects. We are seeking to employ professionals within this specialised industry, to carry out duties on a varying size of projects. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders and undertake take offs from
construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.

Facades Estimator Responsibilities:

• Undertaking accurate take offs from construction drawings with a knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software being an advantage.
• Calculating rates including labour, material costs and preliminary items.
• Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Preparing scope marked up drawings using Bluebeam
• For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
• We would expect the successful candidate to be well versed in over 18m non – combustible CWCT tested rainscreen cladding solutions and fire barriers.
• Knowledge of traditional long strip standing seam would be an advantage, but not essential.
• An understanding of target u values and calculations would be expected.
• Good professional telephone skills with smart appearance.
• Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.
• Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Project values will range from £200k to £5m plus.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
• Researching materials, equipment and labour costs
• Gathering quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.

Requirements of the Facades Estimator:

• Computer literate- especially in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.
• Will travel to our office near Enfield, with the possibility to eventually work at home occasionally for the right candidate.
• The successful candidate will report to the estimating director with any technical and labour queries and discuss their bids before they are submitted to clients.
• Experience in most types of cladding is essential

If you are interested in the Facades Estimator role then get in touch today!