Estimator (Roofing & Cladding)

Cornerstone Project Source; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is seeking a Permanent Multi-Discipline Roofing and Cladding Estimator in Essex. The role covers flat roofing and rainscreen cladding, with project values from £200k to £4M+. You will report to the estimating director and discuss bids before submission to clients.

Responsibilities include tenders, take-offs, pricing, bills of quantities, Bluebeam use and on-site client liaison to secure the best price. Extensive UK roofing/cladding estimation experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years estimating experience across flat roofing and rainscreen cladding.
• Experience with tenders, quotes and Bills of Quantities.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel and cost calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and tender bids with information from enquiries.
• Undertake accurate take-offs from drawings and calculations.
• Calculate rates including labour, materials and preliminaries.
• Populate bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintain records of tender submissions and RFIs.
• Meet clients on site to negotiate price and requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Tendering

Pricing

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading roofing and cladding contractor for a Permanent Multi-Discipline Roofing and Cladding Estimator in Essex. Project values will range from £200k to £4M plus. The successful candidate will report to the estimating director, discussing bids before they are submitted to clients.

Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Up to £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Essex
Type of Work: Multi-discipline estimating across flat roofing and rainscreen cladding, 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
• Assist the document controller with gathering quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist the document controller with technical submittals for secured projects
• Provide some assistance to the design department on secured projects
• Report to the estimating director with technical and labour queries and discuss bids before they are submitted to clients

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years estimating 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); manufacturers include Bauder, Radmat, IKO, Axter and Kemper
• 5 years estimating experience in rainscreen cladding (preferred), including but not limited to SFS lightweight framing systems (e.g. Metsec, EOS), CWCT aluminium rainscreen cladding systems and cavity/fire barriers
• 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