Flat Roofing Estimator

Henley Chase; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Waltham Abbey, Essex is seeking an experienced Flat Roofing Estimator to join our specialist roofing team. You will prepare competitive tenders, carry out accurate take-offs from drawings and price projects from £50k to £4m and above, engaging with clients, suppliers and internal teams to win bids.

The role requires solid knowledge of flat roofing systems and installation methods, plus proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Flat Roofing Estimator.
• Read construction drawings and interpret specifications.
• Understand flat roofing systems, materials and installation methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions and competitive bids for flat roofing projects.
• Take accurate take-offs from construction drawings and interpret specifications.
• Calculate rates covering labour, materials, preliminaries and other project costs.
• Populate bills of quantities, pricing schedules and client tender documentation.
• Produce marked-up scope drawings using Bluebeam.
• Research material, equipment and labour costs to ensure accurate pricing.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare tender responses and collate information from incoming enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, queries and RFIs.
• Attend tender handover meetings with surveying, design and project management teams on secured projects.
• Meet clients on site to understand project requirements and negotiate competitive prices.

Skills

Tender preparation

Take-offs from drawings

Pricing accuracy

Client liaison

Flat roofing knowledge

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Flat Roofing Estimator

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Flat Roofing Estimator to join a specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive tenders, carrying out accurate take-offs from construction drawings and pricing projects ranging from £50,000 to £4 million and above.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial and technical teams to develop accurate bids, secure projects and maintain strong client relationships.

This role would suit an experienced estimator with a strong technical understanding of flat roofing systems, materials, specifications and installation methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions and competitive bids for flat roofing projects.
• Undertake accurate take-offs from construction drawings and interpret specifications.
• Calculate rates covering labour, materials, preliminaries and other project costs.
• Populate bills of quantities, pricing schedules and client tender documentation.
• Produce marked-up scope drawings using Bluebeam.
• Research material, equipment and labour costs to ensure accurate pricing.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare tender responses and collate information from incoming enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, queries and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Attend tender handover meetings with surveying, design and project management teams on secured projects.
• Meet clients on site to understand project requirements and negotiate competitive prices.

Roofing Experience

• Inverted hot-melt systems, including ballasted, paved, green and blue roof solutions.
• Single-ply warm roof systems.
• Tapered insulation schemes.
• Three-layer felt warm roofs.
• Cold-applied liquid waterproofing systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturers such as Bauder, Radmat, IKO and Kemper.
• Experience with other roofing systems, including standing seam, leadwork and roof tiling, would also be advantageous.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Flat Roofing Estimator.
• Strong ability to read construction drawings, interpret specifications and complete accurate take-offs.
• Good understanding of flat roofing systems, materials and installation methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook