Project Estimator

Façade Estimator

St Albans, Hertfordshire | Office-based

Attractive salary + bonus + company car + comprehensive benefits package

Looking to apply your façade estimating experience to distinctive architectural projects?

Tristram Parker Recruitment is recruiting a Façade Estimator for an established specialist in architectural façades, external shading and bespoke building-envelope solutions.

The business works on commercial, residential, education and healthcare developments, delivering systems that combine architectural impact with practical building performance. Projects involve products such as solar shading, architectural louvres, screening and bespoke façade features.

This opportunity would suit an estimator who enjoys understanding how a project will be built, producing accurate costs and working with technical and commercial colleagues to put forward competitive proposals.

The role

You’ll take ownership of estimates from initial enquiry through tender submission and handover, helping turn drawings and specifications into clear, commercially sound proposals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and preparing detailed cost estimates.
• Assessing material, fabrication, finishing, labour and installation requirements.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying missing information, technical queries, exclusions and commercial risks.
• Working with design and project colleagues to assess buildability and potential alternatives.
• Preparing clear quotations and tender submissions within agreed deadlines.
• Managing tender revisions and supporting discussions with contractors and clients.
• Providing accurate pricing information and scope details for project handovers.

About you

• Proven estimating experience within façades or closely related specialist building-envelope packages.
• Confidence interpreting architectural plans, elevations, sections and specifications.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• An understanding of how materials, fabrication and installation affect project costs.
• Confidence using Excel and estimating or digital take-off tools.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage several enquiries and deadlines.
• Ability to work from the St Albans office.

Experience with architectural metalwork, aluminium systems, cladding, louvres or solar shading would be particularly relevant.

What’s on offer

• An attractive salary reflecting your experience.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Company car.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Varied architectural projects and close collaboration with design, commercial and delivery teams.

The employer’s identity and full package details will be shared during a confidential discussion.

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