Job Description

The role of Estimator/Pre Construction is key to the company’s future development and success in delivering a continuous flow of new business and identifying future opportunities in both competitive tendering and design and build projects.

The Directors seek to attract an additional Estimator with broad commercial skills and background in render, SFS and Cladding (Rainscreen and Composite)

The Estimator will ensure robust, accurate and innovative advice is delivered to clients to align with their needs and business objectives. This concept has underpinned the success of Aspiration Facades to date.

Responsibility & Duties
Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.

Negotiating and winning tenders.

Developing relationships with clients and attending meetings to support clients and directors

Developing and securing relationships with premier suppliers, researching and procurement of materials, equipment and labour costs.

Preparing accurate take offs from drawings.

Negotiating prices from suppliers as well as sub-contractors.

Liaise with the Design team and understand and interpret site requirements.

Delivery of each contract ensuring customer timelines are strictly adhered to.

Work with all relevant departments on new applications to ensure smooth planning and implementation of project.

Create bids for new contracts and supporting buying activities.

Prepare handover documents for the Contracts Manager and installation teams.

Keep all records and database up to date

Key knowledge, skills & experience


The candidate will have a strong background in Estimating, ideally from a Façade background along with the following.

Experience in preparing tenders and
undertaking take offs from construction drawings and expert in interpreting drawings.

Experience in Cladding built up and Seam systems is essential.

Excellent communication skills and able to build relationships.

Excellent IT and Computer Skills including Microsoft Office.

Good professional telephone skills with smart appearance.

A valid UK Driving license.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to work well as part of a team and also under your own initiative when required

Well organised with excellent time management.

Ability to interpret and work from drawings.

Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously