Estimator (Flat Roofing)

Cornerstone Project Source; Epping Forest; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting a Permanent Flat Roofing Estimator for Essex. The role involves preparing tenders, take-offs, pricing and BOQs for diverse flat roofing projects, reporting to the estimating director and liaising with clients.

Travel to sites and the Essex office is required, with potential to work from home occasionally for the right candidate. Immediate start available; salary £50,000–£60,000 DOE, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in flat roofing and cladding estimating.
• Understanding of target U-values and calculations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.
• Right to work in the UK; Full UK driving licence; Access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and tender bids from enquiries.
• Undertake accurate take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Calculate labour, material costs and prelim items.
• Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Prepare scope-marked drawings using Bluebeam.
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintain tender records, queries and RFIs.
• Meet clients on site to negotiate price and requirements.
• Develop relationships with key clients.
• Research materials, equipment, and labour costs.
• Gather quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Report bid status to estimating director before submission.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Right to work in UK

Own vehicle access

Tools

Bluebeam estimating software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading roofing and cladding contractor for a Permanent Flat Roofing Estimator in Essex. Project values will range from £50k to £4M plus. The successful candidate will report to the estimating director, discussing bids before they are submitted to clients.
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Essex
Type of Work: Flat roofing estimating, including tenders, take-offs, pricing and bills of quantities
Duties:

• Prepare tenders and tender bids, collating information from enquiries received
• Undertake accurate take-offs from construction drawings, reading drawings and understanding specifications
• Calculate rates including labour, material costs and preliminary items
• Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules
• Prepare scope marked-up drawings using Bluebeam
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management for secured projects
• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFIs
• Meet clients on site to negotiate the best price and understand requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients
• Research materials, equipment and labour costs
• Gather quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Report to the estimating director with technical and labour queries and discuss bids before they are submitted to clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in all types of flat roofing, including but not limited to inverted hotmelt solutions (ballasted, paved, green and blue roof systems), single ply warm roofs, tapered insulation schemes, three layer felt warm roofs and cold applied liquids (preferred); preferred manufacturers include Bauder, Radmat, IKO and Kemper
• Well versed in over 18m non-combustible cladding solutions and fire barriers (expected)
• Understanding of target U-values and calculations (expected)
• Computer literate, especially in Excel (to a good standard), Word, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Good professional telephone skills with a smart appearance
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to own vehicle
• Relevant experience within the roofing, cladding or construction industry
• Two written references required

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software
• Knowledge of other forms of roofing, e.g. standing seam, lead, tiling

Working Pattern: Travel to the office in Essex, with the possibility to eventually work from home occasionally for the right candidate