Estimator Metal & Flat Roofing - Clitheroe

Construo; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle / car allowance

Performance bonus

Employer pension

33 days holiday

Phone and laptop

CPD funding

Career progression

Job summary

Construo Recruitment are partnering with a specialist roofing contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for metal and flat roofing projects across the UK.

You will produce detailed cost estimates from enquiry through tender submission and handover, with a focus on accuracy, value engineering, and maintaining pricing records.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within metal roofing, flat roofing or the building envelope sector.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience carrying out accurate quantity take-offs.
• Good commercial awareness with strong cost and margin understanding.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and estimating software skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for metal and flat roofing projects.
• Carrying out quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and site information.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Building accurate labour, plant and material costings.
• Reviewing tender documentation to identify scope, risks and exclusions.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process.
• Supporting the handover of successful projects to operational teams.
• Maintaining estimating databases, tender trackers and pricing records.
• Assisting with framework submissions and pre-qualification questionnaires.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpret drawings

Quantity take-offs

Cost & margin understanding

Numerical accuracy

Excel skills

Tender management

Communication

Organisation

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Building/Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator - Metal & Flat Roofing

£45,000 - £55,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Clitheroe

Construo Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist roofing, cladding and building envelope contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator with a background in metal and flat roofing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a growing commercial team, working on high-value roofing and building envelope projects across the UK while playing a key role in securing profitable new business.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for metal and flat roofing packages, from initial enquiry through to tender submission and project handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for metal and flat roofing projects

• Carrying out quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and site information

• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Building accurate labour, plant and material costings

• Reviewing tender documentation to identify scope, risks and exclusions

• Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions

• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process

• Supporting the handover of successful projects to operational teams

• Maintaining estimating databases, tender trackers and pricing records

• Assisting with framework submissions and pre-qualification questionnaires

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience within metal roofing, flat roofing or the building envelope sector

• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Experience carrying out accurate quantity take-offs

• Good commercial awareness with strong cost and margin understanding

• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong Microsoft Excel and estimating software skills

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience estimating rainscreen cladding or fire remediation projects

• Construction-related qualification such as Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying

• Knowledge of major roofing manufacturers and systems

What's on Offer

• Salary between £45,000 and £55,000 depending on experience

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Employer pension contribution

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• Phone, laptop and fuel card

• Professional membership support and CPD funding

• Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Roofing Estimator looking to join a respected contractor delivering specialist roofing and building envelope projects across the UK.