Roofing Estimator | Waltham Abbey

A leading specialist metal roofing and cladding contractor is currently seeking an experienced Flat Roofing Estimator. This role involves working on a variety of high-profile projects ranging from £50k to £4M+.

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Hours:

08:00 - 17:00 (Monday - Friday)

Location:

Essex (Office-based)

• Prepare detailed tenders and undertake accurate take-offs from construction drawings.
• Calculate competitive rates including labour, material costs, and preliminary items.
• Populate client Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules.
• Utilize Bluebeam software to prepare scope marked-up drawings and estimates.
• Research and negotiate costs for materials, equipment, and sub-contractor labour.
• Attend site meetings to negotiate best prices and understand project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, RFI's, and queries.
• Ensure all bids for projects over 18m comply with non-combustible cladding and fire barrier regulations.
• Conduct professional handover meetings with surveying, design, and management teams.

• Proven experience as an Estimator specializing in Flat Roofing systems.
• Deep technical knowledge of systems including:
  Bauder, Radmat, IKO, and Kemper.
• Experience with Inverted hotmelt, Single ply warm roofs, Tapered insulation, Three-layer felt, and Cold applied liquids.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of target U-values and non-combustible cladding solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex architectural and structural drawings.

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000.
• Potential for occasional home working for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work for a market leader with a strong project pipeline.
• Professional development and a supportive team environment.