We Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Building Fabric Estimator on behalf of our client, a leading UK-based mechanical and electrical engineering provider delivering design, build, installation, and maintenance solutions across complex and critical environments including defence, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
The Building Fabric Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for building fabric works across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on secure and regulated environments such as prisons and MOD facilities.
You will play a key role in the pre‑construction team, supporting bid submissions, cost planning, and value engineering to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works, including refurbishments, maintenance and lifecycle works, and minor and major capital projects.
* Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
* Undertake site visits, including secure sites such as prisons and MOD.
* Produce Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and pricing schedules.
* Liaise with the supply chain to obtain competitive quotations.
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
* Support bid submissions and client presentations.
* Collaborate with M&E estimators, project managers, and commercial teams.
* Ensure compliance with security protocols in MOD/MOJ environments and health & safety standards.
Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience as an estimator within building fabric, construction, or facilities management.
* Strong understanding of fabric elements such as roofing, joinery, finishes, structural repairs, etc.
* Experience pricing works in live, regulated environments.
* Excellent commercial awareness and cost planning skills.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Proficiency in estimating software and Excel.
Highly Desirable
* Experience working on HM Prison & Probation Service (MOJ) projects.
* Experience working on Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects.
* Knowledge of secure site protocols and clearances.
* Knowledge of Crown Commercial Service, MOD frameworks, or similar procurement frameworks.
* Experience pricing works in high‑security or occupied estates, and critical infrastructure environments.
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