Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Christmas shutdown

Friendly office team

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator based in Waltham Abbey, Essex. The role involves preparing tender submissions, calculating project rates, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating flat roofing and rainscreen cladding systems.

Salary is competitive at up to £65,000, with standard office hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The company offers a friendly office team, pension scheme, and a high-quality customer service standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ estimating experience in flat roofing systems.
• Experience with rainscreen cladding and fire stopping systems.
• Strong knowledge of over-18m non-combustible cladding systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tender submissions and take-offs from construction drawings.
• Calculating project rates including materials and labor.
• Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions.

Skills

Estimating experience in flat roofing systems

Knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software

Strong IT skills in Excel, Word, Outlook

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Estimator

Company: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience.
Holiday: 20 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
Sector: Construction, Roofing

Our client is a specialist contractor in hard metal roofing, cladding, and façade systems, delivering bespoke solutions for both commercial and residential projects across the UK and internationally. They provide a full end‑to‑end service from design and fabrication through to installation, working with high‑quality materials and offering tailored solutions for projects ranging from simple structures to complex, large‑scale developments. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and technical expertise, our client combines industry experience with a customer‑focused approach to consistently deliver high‑standard, sustainable roofing solutions.

Position Duties

• Preparing tender submissions and carrying out take‑offs from construction drawings.
• Completing accurate quantity take‑offs from drawings, with experience in Bluebeam estimating software considered beneficial.
• Calculating project rates, including labour, materials, and preliminary costs.
• Completing client bills of quantities and pricing documents.
• Producing scope‑marked drawings using Bluebeam.
• Attending project handover meetings with surveying, design, and management teams for secured work.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of tender submissions, queries, and RFIs.
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of over‑18m non‑combustible cladding systems and fire barrier requirements.
• Presenting professionally with strong telephone communication skills.
• Preparing tender bids and compiling information from incoming enquiries.
• Meeting clients on‑site to discuss requirements and negotiate pricing.
• Working on projects ranging in value from £200k to £4M+.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
• Researching and sourcing costs for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Supporting the document controller in obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical submittals for awarded projects.
• Providing support to the design team where required on secured projects.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ estimating experience in flat roofing systems, including manufacturers such as Bauder, Radmat, IKO, Axter, and Kemper.
• Experience with inverted hot melt systems – ballasted, paved, green, and blue roofs.
• Experience with single ply warm roof systems, tapered insulation schemes, three‑layer felt warm roofs, and cold‑applied liquid systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ estimating experience in rainscreen cladding, including SFS lightweight framing systems (e.g., Metsec, EOS), CWCT‑compliant aluminium rainscreen cladding systems, cavity barriers, and fire stopping systems.
• In‑depth understanding of U‑value targets and associated calculations.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the office in Waltham Abbey.

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Regular office hours 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• Joining a friendly office team, where bespoke design and high‑quality customer journey is the standard.