Multi-Discipline Roofing And Cladding Estimator

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

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd in Essex is seeking a Permanent Multi-Discipline Roofing and Cladding Estimator. You will prepare tenders and take-offs for flat roofing and rainscreen cladding, pricing and BOQ preparation, and liaise with clients and internal teams.

Salary up to £50,000–£60,000 per annum (DOE) with immediate start. Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will handle tenders, cost calculations, and client negotiations on secured projects, with site visits as required and a focus

Qualifications

• 5 years estimating experience in flat roofing (inverted hotmelt, single ply warm roofs, etc.).
• 5 years estimating experience in rainscreen cladding (e.g. Metsec, EOS, CWCT systems).
• Experience with 18m+ non-combustible cladding solutions and fire barriers (expected).
• Understanding of target U-values and calculations (expected).
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and bids using information from enquiries.
• Carry out accurate take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Calculate rates including labour, materials and preliminaries.
• Populate bills of quantities and pricing schedules for clients.
• Prepare marked-up drawings using Bluebeam.
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management for secured projects.
• Maintain records of tender submissions, queries and RFIs.
• Meet clients on site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Research materials, equipment and labour costs.
• Assist document controller with quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support design department on secured projects.
• Report to estimating director with queries on bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client negotiation

Communication skills

Right to work in the UK

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