Roofing Estimator

Overview

A well-regarded specialist roofing contractor based in the South of England is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator. The business covers pitched roofing, flat roofing, heritage buildings, surveying, budget proposals and consultancy, delivering tailor-made solutions from concept to completion for commercial, public sector and residential clients. The company holds accreditations including CHAS, Construction line, UVDB, Trust Mark and is a long-standing member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, having been awarded the NFRC Health and Safety Gold Award for four consecutive years.

Their motto is quality is our success, and it shows in both the clients they attract and the standards they consistently deliver. This is a role with real visibility: you will be central to the business development function, pricing a varied workload of roofing schemes and working closely with senior management to win the right work at the right margin.

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates across pitched roofing, flat roofing and heritage and listed building schemes
• Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications, calculating labour, material and preliminary costs
• Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, maintaining accurate records throughout
• Populate and submit client pricing schedules, bills of quantities and budget proposals
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings to support pricing accuracy and client relationships
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify scope and requirements
• Research current material, labour and plant costs to ensure pricing remains competitive
• Support handover of secured projects to the delivery team
• Assist with surveying and budget proposal preparation where required

• Proven estimating experience within roofing, ideally covering both pitched and flat roofing systems
• Good knowledge of roofing specifications, materials and construction methods
• Confident pricing tenders independently from enquiry through to submission
• Experience with heritage or listed building schemes would be an advantage
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good communication skills, able to liaise professionally with clients and consultants
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (DOE)
• Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday Incl. Bank Holidays
• Ongoing Training and Development
• CHAS, Construction line, NFRC and Trust Mark accredited employer