Trainee Estimator - Façade, Curtain Walling & Aluminium Glazing Systems
We are recruiting a Trainee Estimator to join a busy façade and building envelope team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded candidate with hands-on estimating experience and a desire to progress into a senior estimating role. You will support and lead tender activity for high-value projects involving curtain walling, windows, doors and full building envelope solutions.
Key responsibilities - Support and lead high-value tender submissions for façade, curtain walling and aluminium glazing projects - Prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents - Interpret complex architectural drawings and specifications to develop scope, materials and installation methodology - Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and design teams to obtain quotations and clarify technical queries - Carry out value engineering, risk analysis and cost benchmarking to produce competitive and compliant bids - Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings as required - Maintain estimating databases, tender registers and document control - Work under the mentorship of senior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes
Essential skills and experience - Proven experience leading high-value tenders within façade, curtain walling, or aluminium glazing systems - Strong technical knowledge of curtain walling, windows, doors and building envelope solutions - Ability to interpret complex architectural drawings and specifications - Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with take-off and estimating software - Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and numerical accuracy - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Willingness to visit sites and attend project meetings
Desirable - Experience with AutoCAD/Revit or other drawing software - Formal qualification in construction, engineering or surveying (or equivalent industry experience) - Knowledge of UK building regulations and relevant standards for façades and glazing
What we offer - Structured training and mentoring with clear progression to estimator/senior estimator roles - Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging projects in the façade sector - Competitive salary and benefits package - A supportive team environment focused on development and continuous improvement
