Roofing Estimator

Estimator (Roofing and Maintenance) Bedford | Full time | £45,000 to £55,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits Employee Benefits Performance bonus between £5k and £10k OTE per annum Company vehicle provided for site surveys Forty hour week, Monday to Friday 24 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Employee healthcare programme and gym membership Employee Assistance Programme On-site gym, sauna, ice bath and cycle to work scheme Early finish at 4pm on Fridays The Company Our client is a specialist external building fabric access and maintenance contractor based in Bedford, operating predominantly across the Southeast.

They are recruiting an experienced Roofing Estimator with experience in costing and estimating roof repairs, roof leak investigation, maintenance and full refurbishment projects. The position requires strong client engagement, site surveys, interpreting drawings, creating technical specifications, working with suppliers, engaging with subcontractors and costing a wide variety of roofing projects. Experience supporting faade refurbishment projects would be beneficial depending on background.

Why This Role Stands Out This is an opportunity to join a specialist, growing roofing contractor where the Estimator plays a direct role in winning and delivering projects. Be a key contributor with estimates that directly support business growth and project success Varied workload across reactive works, planned maintenance and larger refurbishment projects Work with experienced teams across commercial, operational and specialist functions Development and progression with ongoing training to grow technical and commercial capability Supportive environment with a focus on collaboration, accuracy and continuous improvement Quality focused culture with strong attention to detail and commercial integrity

Role Overview This is a key position within the commercial team, responsible for managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to submission, supporting both existing clients and new business opportunities. The Estimator will Manage the end to end estimating process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to define scope, risks and opportunities Carry out site surveys to inform methodology, scope and pricing Prepare detailed and commercially sound estimates including labour, materials and subcontractor packages Develop clear scopes of work, specifications and proposal documents Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness while maintaining quality Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical input Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate costing on more complex or integrated projects Support tender submissions, negotiations and handover to delivery teams Track pipeline activity, win rates and performance to support commercial reporting This role suits an individual who enjoys combining technical understanding with commercial awareness and who takes pride in producing accurate, well considered estimates.

What the Ideal Candidate Offers Experience in estimating within roofing, construction, facades or building maintenance Strong understanding of roofing systems, repairs and refurbishment works Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and survey data Experience preparing detailed cost plans including labour, materials and subcontractor elements Strong commercial awareness including pricing strategy, margin and risk Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong numerical and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical and commercial information clearly Proactive and solutions focused approach to problem solving

Desirable Experience Experience working with JCT or NEC contracts Experience contributing to tender submissions and client presentations Mindset is equally important. The successful candidate will be organised, curious and motivated to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency and commercial performance. Keywords This position suits someone with experience in roofing estimating, roof repairs, roof refurbishment, leak investigation, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, building fabric, facades, construction estimating, cost planning, take offs, BOQ, commercial roofing, industrial roofing and general building maintenance.

Strong understanding of roofing systems, refurbishment methods, labour and material costing, subcontractor pricing and technical surveys is valuable. Ideal for an Estimator based in Bedford or Bedfordshire with experience across roofing, construction or building maintenance looking for a long term role with progression