Junior Estimator Roofing System

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Estimator for roofing systems in Exeter. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and ideally experience in an estimating environment within the roofing sector. Responsibilities include handling tender enquiries, liaising with clients, and producing formal quotations. This role offers a salary between £25,000 and £35,000 along with benefits such as a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company vehicle

NEST pension

20 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must be Excel savvy.
• Some experience within an estimating environment preferred.
• Experience within the roofing market sector is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required.
• Strong numerical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is necessary.
• Confidence and articulation are important.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of roofing services across sectors.
• Review tender enquiries for understanding project requirements.
• Liaise with clients for additional information.
• Obtain competitive prices from suppliers.
• Produce formal quotations for clients.
• Maintain good documentation of tenders on the database.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Estimate projects valued up to £1m.

Skills

Excel savvy

Experience within an estimating environment

Experience within the roofing market sector

Excellent communication skills

Strong numerical skills

IT literate

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Junior Estimator Roofing Systems

Location: Exeter

Remuneration: £25,000 - £35,000

Benefits: Company vehicle, NEST pension & 20 days annual leave

Schedule: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (some flexibility)

Responsibilities

• Junior Estimator position dealing with a range of roofing services across industrial, commercial and residential sectors such as: flat roofing, pithed roofing, metal & zinc roofing, lead roofing, green roofs and roof repairs
• Reviewing tender enquiries to gain an understanding of project requirements
• Liaising With Clients To Acquire Any Additional Information Required
• Liaise with suppliers and manufactures to obtain competitive prices
• Producing formal quotations to clients
• Keep good documentation of tenders and quotations on internal database
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors
• Prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Estimating for projects ranging in value up to circa £1m

Ideal Qualifications / Skills

• Must be Excel savvy
• Ideally will have some experience within an estimating environment
• Ideally will have experience within the roofing market sector
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong numerical skills
• IT literate (Microsoft Office, particularly Excel)
• Confident and articulate individual