Lead Estimator - Roofing & Cladding (Facades)

Albion Recruitment Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Profit sharing

Full package

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Albion Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimating Manager for Roofing & Cladding on the South Coast. The role leads pre-construction and bid work, overseeing tenders and cost plans within a growing specialist facade contractor.

You will collaborate with operations, design, and commercial teams, ensuring accurate cost-join at bid handover and ongoing bid strategy across major frameworks and HS2-related schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in roofing, cladding, or façade systems.
• Proven estimating and bid management experience in specialist subcontracting.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors (e.g., Laing O''Rourke, Skanska).
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full estimating function within roofing and cladding / façade packages.
• Oversee tenders, bids, and commercial submissions from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Manage sales support and bid strategy across key frameworks and live opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information to develop accurate cost plans and tenders.
• Liaise closely with operations, design, and commercial teams to ensure seamless bid handover.
• Lead contract handovers to delivery teams following successful bids.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with main contractors and key clients.
• Support business growth through strategic input on pipeline and opportunity management.

Skills

Roofing & Cladding

Bid Management

Commercial Awareness

Leadership

Tier 1 Contractor Experience

Job description

Albion Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimating Manager for Roofing & Cladding on the South Coast. The role leads pre-construction and bid work, overseeing tenders and cost plans within a growing specialist facade contractor.

You will collaborate with operations, design, and commercial teams, ensuring accurate cost-join at bid handover and ongoing bid strategy across major frameworks and HS2-related schemes.