Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction
Job in
Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Essex County, WV16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
Daniel Owen Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Estimator
Location:
Waltham Abbey, Essex
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Package
Type:
Permanent
Estimator | Roofing, Cladding & Facades
A highly respected specialist contractor operating within the roofing, cladding and façade sector is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its commercial team.
The company delivers a wide range of building envelope packages across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments, regularly working on projects valued from several hundred thousand pounds to multi-million-pound contracts.
This opportunity would suit an Estimator with experience pricing roofing, cladding, façades, rainscreen systems or associated building envelope packages.
The Role
Reporting into the estimating leadership team, you will take responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
Responsibilities include:
Producing detailed estimates and tender submissions
Reviewing drawings, specifications and scope documentation
Undertaking take-offs using industry estimating software
Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
Evaluating labour, material and programme costs
Identifying opportunities for value engineering
Attending pre-contract meetings and client negotiations
Managing tender queries and maintaining bid records
Supporting project handovers for secured work
Requirements
Previous estimating experience within roofing, cladding, facades or the wider construction sector
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Experience producing competitive tender submissions
Strong Excel and computer skills
Bluebeam knowledge advantageous
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence preferred
What's On Offer?
Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to work on major UK construction projects
Secure and growing workload
Established reputation within the market
Career progression opportunities
Pension and additional company benefits
If you're an experienced Estimator looking to join a specialist contractor with an excellent reputation and strong project pipeline, we'd love to hear from you
Additional Information / Benefits
plus benefits
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