Hybrid Flat Roofing Estimator: Tenders, Take-offs & Costs

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

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is seeking a Permanent Flat Roofing Estimator for Essex. You will prepare tenders, perform take-offs from drawings, price labour and materials, and manage BOQs and bids under the Estimating Director. Travel to sites will be required as projects vary in value from £50k to £4M+.

Immediate start with a permanent appointment. On-site duties include client meetings, cost research, and securing tenders with accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in flat roofing estimation and tendering.
• Proficient in take-offs from construction drawings.
• Skilled in calculating rates for labour, materials and preliminaries.
• Familiar with preparing bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Proficient with Bluebeam for scope drawings and mark-ups.
• Comfortable attending site handovers and meetings with project teams.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping for tenders and RFIs.
• Ability to negotiate prices with clients on site when required.
• Established client relationship development and cost research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and tender bids from enquiries received.
• Undertake accurate take-offs from drawings and understand specifications.
• Calculate rates including labour, material costs and preliminaries.
• Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Prepare scope-marked drawings using Bluebeam.
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management for secured projects.
• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, 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.

Skills

Tendering

Take-offs

Pricing

Client liaison

Excel

Bluebeam

Reading drawings

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is seeking a Permanent Flat Roofing Estimator for Essex. You will prepare tenders, perform take-offs from drawings, price labour and materials, and manage BOQs and bids under the Estimating Director. Travel to sites will be required as projects vary in value from £50k to £4M+.

Immediate start with a permanent appointment. On-site duties include client meetings, cost research, and securing tenders with accurate documentation.