Roofing and Cladding Estimator

Roofing and Cladding Estimator

Salary and Package: Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience, bonus scheme, company pension, 5.6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off every year, additional time off between Christmas and New Year, early finish on Fridays, training and development opportunities, career progression, employee discounts, free onsite parking, weekly food shop and snacks, regular team socials, company golf days, charity events and a friendly, supportive working environment.

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

This well-established specialist contractor delivers high-quality hard metal roofing, cladding, façade and flat roofing systems across a diverse range of commercial construction projects. With an excellent reputation for technical expertise, quality workmanship and long-standing client relationships, the business continues to secure prestigious projects throughout the UK.

Why Join Them

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Roofing and Cladding Estimator to join a respected contractor with a strong order book and long-term workload. You'll become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team where your expertise will be recognised, with opportunities to further develop your technical skills and progress your career. The business takes pride in delivering high-quality projects and investing in its people, offering an excellent working environment alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

As a Roofing and Cladding Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed and competitive tenders for specialist roofing and cladding projects valued between £200,000 and £4 million. The Roofing and Cladding Estimator will review enquiry documents, interpret technical specifications and produce accurate cost estimates across a wide variety of roofing and façade systems. Working closely with the Estimating Director and wider technical team, the Roofing and Cladding Estimator will play an important role in securing new business while supporting successful project delivery. This Roofing and Cladding Estimator position is based from the Waltham Abbey office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate tenders from construction drawings and client specifications.
• Producing quantity take-offs using construction drawings and Bluebeam software.
• Preparing detailed scope mark-ups and pricing schedules.
• Calculating labour, material and preliminary costs.
• Completing client bills of quantities.
• Preparing and submitting competitive tender bids.
• Researching material, labour and equipment costs.
• Attending client meetings and negotiating tender submissions.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with supplier and subcontractor enquiries and quotations.
• Supporting the preparation of technical submittals for secured projects.
• Attending project handover meetings with commercial, design and management teams.
• Maintaining accurate tender records, RFIs and submission documentation.
• Providing support to the design department where required.
• Reporting directly to the Estimating Director on technical and commercial matters before tender submission.

The successful candidate should have strong experience estimating specialist roofing and cladding projects and be confident working across a range of systems, including:

• Flat roofing systems from manufacturers such as Bauder, Radmat, IKO, Axter and Kemper.
• Inverted hot melt roofing systems.
• Ballasted, paved, green and blue roof systems.
• Single-ply warm roof systems.
• Tapered insulation schemes.
• Three-layer felt warm roof systems.
• Cold-applied liquid waterproofing systems.
• CWCT aluminium rainscreen cladding systems.
• SFS lightweight framing systems including Metsec and EOS.
• Cavity barriers and fire barrier systems.
• Non-combustible cladding solutions for buildings over 18 metres.
• U-value requirements and thermal calculations.

You should also be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and ideally Bluebeam, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Roofing and Cladding Estimator to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on technically challenging projects across the roofing and façade sector. Offering a salary of up to £65,000, an excellent benefits package and genuine long-term career prospects, this role would suit someone looking to build a lasting career within a professional and supportive business.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.