Estimator (Commercial Roofing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company Car/Allowance

Training

Pension

33 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Clitheroe-based Estimator (Commercial Roofing) with experience in metal or flat roofs or specialist envelopes, is invited to join a growing contractor. The role covers preparing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, Bills of Quantities, and commercial pricing for commercial and public sector projects.

Key duties include analysing drawings, liaising with clients and supply chain, conducting site surveys, assessing risks, and supporting project teams through construction.

Qualifications

• Estimator with experience in metal or flat commercial roofs or specialist building envelopes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and Bills of Quantities for commercial/public sector projects.
• Analyse drawings, liaise with clients and supply chain, conduct site surveys and assess risks.
• Support commercial and project teams throughout the construction phase.

Job description

Estimator (Commercial Roofing)

Clitheroe

£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance + Training + Pension + 33 Days Annual Leave

Are you an Estimator with experience in Metal or flat commercial roofs or specialist building envelopes looking to join a growing specialist contractor offering great work-life balance where you will play a key role in producing accurate and competitive tenders?

Do you want to join a company that invests in its people, gives you great progression opportunities all the way to directorship and is going through an impressive growth period currently?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing specialist contractor, where you'll take responsibility for producing detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, Bills of Quantities, and commercial pricing for a range of commercial and public sector projects.

This role would suit an Estimator or similar with experience within Metal or flat commercial roofs or specialist building envelopes, strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems and excellent commercial acumen who is looking for a varied role with progression and professional development.

In this role, the successful candidate will prepare competitive tender submissions, analyse drawings and specifications, conduct site surveys, liaise with clients and the supply chain, assess project risks, and support commercial and project teams throughout the construction phase.

The Role:

• Conducting pre-tender and pre-contract facade surveys to identify condition, substrate, fixings and refurbishment requirements
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, architects and structural engineers
• Preparing Bills of Quantities, cost breakdowns, valuations, variations and final accounts

Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with no weekend working

The Person:

• Estimator or similar background with experience within metal and flat roofs or specialist envelopes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and survey reports
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with post-Grenfell fire safety remediation projects and EWS1 assessments (Preferred)
• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH26930

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