Estimator (Metal Roofing)

Proman; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Proman is seeking an experienced Estimator (Metal & Flat Roofing) to join its Blackburn-based commercial team. You will produce precise tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and support handover to operations after contract award.

The role requires reading drawings and specifications, building detailed rates, sourcing supplier quotes and identifying value engineering opportunities to secure profitable projects.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within metal roofing, flat roofing or a related building envelope discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, competitive estimates for metal and flat roofing projects.
• Take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specs and site info.
• Source and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build rates for labour, plant and materials.
• Review tender docs to identify risks, exclusions and opportunities.
• Develop well-presented tender submissions on time.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Support handover to operations after contract award.
• Maintain estimating records and pricing databases.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders during tender.

Skills

Metal roofing

Flat roofing

Estimating / tendering

Take-offs

Supplier liaison

Job description

A well-established specialist contractor within the roofing, cladding and building envelope sector is seeking an experienced Estimator (Metal & Flat Roofing) to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with experience in metal roofing, flat roofing or related envelope systems to play a key role in securing profitable projects and supporting continued business growth.

Working closely with commercial, technical and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive estimates for metal and flat roofing projects.
• Complete detailed take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and site information.
• Source and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build detailed labour, plant and material rates for roofing systems.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Develop well-presented tender submissions within required timescales.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Support project handovers to operational teams following contract award.
• Maintain estimating records, tender trackers and pricing databases.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender

Essential:

• Previous estimating experience within metal roofing, flat roofing or a related building envelope discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.