Roofing & Cladding Estimator | Waltham Abbey

A specialist multi-discipline roofing and cladding contractor is seeking a Roofing and Cladding Estimator to manage a high‑value tenders across both flat roofing and rainscreen cladding systems, with project values ranging from £200k to £4M+.

Start Date:

ASAP
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum

Hours:

08:00 – 17:00 (Mon‑Thu) | 08:00 – 16:00 (Fri)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Essex

• Prepare detailed tenders and undertake accurate take‑offs for both roofing and cladding packages.
• Calculate labour, material, and preliminary costs using Excel and Bluebeam.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the bid, from initial enquiry to final price negotiation with the client.
• Ensure all cladding designs comply with non‑combustible requirements for buildings over 18m.
• Source and negotiate quotes from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with the design department to develop acceptable construction solutions for secured projects.
• Conduct comprehensive handover meetings for the surveying and management teams upon project award.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience estimating in both Flat Roofing and Rainscreen Cladding.
• Technical knowledge of Flat Roofing systems:
  Bauder, Radmat, IKO, Axter, and Kemper.
• Technical knowledge of Cladding systems: SFS (Metsec/EOS), CWCT Aluminium rainscreen, and fire barriers.
• Proficient in Bluebeam estimating software and advanced Excel.
• Ability to interpret complex architectural drawings and target U‑value requirements.
• Professional communication skills for client‑facing negotiations.

• Competitive salary of £60k – £70k.
• Career progression within an award‑winning, family‑owned specialist.
• Modern office environment with free onsite parking.
• Early Friday finish.

If you are interested, please send your CV for consideration.