Estimator

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Company pension

Profit sharing

On-site parking

Company events

Long-term position

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking a Roofing and Cladding Metal Sheet Estimator in the UK. The role covers pricing commercial and industrial roofing and cladding works from initial enquiry through to tender submission, with site visits and client liaison as needed.

You will price metal profiles, built up and composite systems, manage material take-offs and labour pricing, and work with top manufacturers across the sector. Hybrid working options and long-term opportunity are available.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing commercial and industrial metal roofing and cladding projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Commercial awareness and organised tender management.

Responsibilities

• Pricing commercial and industrial roofing and cladding works from enquiry to tender submission.
• Preparing detailed estimates from drawings, specifications and site information.
• Pricing metal profile sheeting, built-up and composite systems.
• Estimating overcladding and strip-and-re-sheet projects.
• Completing material take-offs and labour pricing.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and manufacturer quotations.
• Working with Kingspan, Tata, Euroclad and CA Group systems.
• Attending site visits to assess and measure works and contribute to tender handovers.

Skills

Metal roofing estimating

Cladding estimation

Tender pricing

Drawings interpretation

Commercial awareness

Tools

Kingspan system

Tata system

Euroclad system

CA Group system

Job description

Job Title

Roofing and Cladding Metal Sheet Estimator

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary

£40,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Location

Milton Keynes or Canvey Island office, with occasional remote working.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm — flexibility can be discussed.

About the Company

They are an established and growing specialist contractor delivering commercial and industrial metal roofing and cladding projects across the UK. Working closely with clients, surveyors and main contractors on overcladding, strip-and-re-sheet, new-build and refurbishment projects. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are looking for an experienced estimator to take on a key role within their estimating team. They want someone who understands the industry, takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term position within a straightforward, supportive business.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for pricing commercial and industrial roofing and cladding works from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

• Preparing detailed estimates from drawings, specifications and site information.
• Pricing metal profile sheeting, built-up and composite systems.
• Estimating overcladding and strip-and-re-sheet projects.
• Completing material take-offs and labour pricing.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and manufacturer quotations.
• Working with systems from manufacturers including Kingspan, Tata, Euroclad and CA Group.
• Attending site visits where required to assess and measure works.
• Liaising with clients and internal teams throughout the tender process.
• Providing clear tender handovers to the projects team.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience estimating commercial and industrial metal roofing and cladding.
• Strong knowledge of metal sheeting systems and associated works.
• Experience pricing refurbishment projects, including overcladding and re-sheeting.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Commercial awareness and an organised approach to managing multiple tenders.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, clients and colleagues.

Company Benefits

• £40,000–£70,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Profit sharing.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• A secure, long-term position within a growing business.

Application Questions

• 1. Do you have at least two years' experience pricing metal roofing and cladding projects and systems?
• 2. Have you priced overcladding or strip-and-re-sheet projects? Please give examples.
• 3. Which metal roofing and cladding systems have you priced?
• 4. Have you worked with Kingspan, Tata, Euroclad or CA Group systems?
• 5. Have you attended site surveys and completed material take-offs?
• 6. Can you reliably attend the Milton Keynes or Canvey Island office as required?

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.