Job Description:

Estimator – Roofing & Facades

Salary and Package

£40,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a package to be discussed at interview.

Location

Chipping Ongar, Essex

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

An established and growing specialist contractor delivering roofing, cladding and façade solutions across London and the South East is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator. The business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality workmanship and delivering projects to a high standard across residential and commercial developments.

Why Join Them

This Estimator opportunity offers the chance to join a growing business with a healthy pipeline of work and a supportive, collaborative team. The successful Estimator will work closely with experienced directors and colleagues within pre-construction and contracts, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects while benefiting from genuine long-term career development. The company values quality, technical knowledge and attention to detail, providing an environment where your experience will be recognised and your contribution will make a real difference.

About the Role

As an Estimator, you will manage roofing and façade tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover, ensuring competitive and compliant bids are delivered on time. This Estimator role will see you working closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and contractors to secure future projects and support the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, take-offs and bills of quantities for roofing and façade packages.
• Producing accurate and commercially competitive tender submissions.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and pricing.
• Working closely with directors, fellow estimators and the contracts team throughout the tender process.
• Managing tender programmes and ensuring submission deadlines are achieved.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities where appropriate.
• Preparing risk assessments and highlighting commercial considerations.
• Responding to post-tender queries and supporting project handovers.
• Maintaining supplier pricing information and cost databases.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and supply chain partners.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous estimating experience within roofing, cladding or façade packages.
• Strong technical knowledge of systems including zinc, rainscreen, SFS and flat roofing.
• Experience using estimating software together with Excel-based take-off tools.
• Bluebeam experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.

Desirable experience:

• Design and Build project experience.
• Knowledge of current Building Regulations and façade compliance standards.
• HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Benefits include:

• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Casual dress.
• Opportunity for some home working.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing specialist contractor.