Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager

Construction; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager in Norwich to lead the estimating department, prepare cost estimates from drawings, and drive tender submissions.

You will mentor the estimating team, liaise with clients and suppliers, attend pre-tender meetings, and work with contracts and senior management to align estimates with company objectives and project mobilisations.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in roofing, cladding, construction or building envelope.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day estimating department operations.
• Lead, mentor, allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Prepare cost estimates from drawings and specs.
• Review tenders for risks and value engineering.
• Engage with clients on queries and requirements.
• Attend pre-tender and site meetings for measurements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors for quotes.
• Coordinate with contracts, commercial and senior management.
• Produce handover documentation for projects.
• Monitor tender success and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Cost estimation

Client communication

Time management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager

Location: Norwich

Salary: 45-50k Depending Upon Experience

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the estimating department, ensuring all tenders are completed accurately and submitted on time.


• Lead, mentor, and support the estimating team, allocating workloads and monitoring performance.


• Prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and client requirements.


• Review tender documentation and identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.


• Engage with clients to clarify tender queries, project requirements, programme expectations, and commercial matters.


• Attend pre-tender and site meetings with clients to assess project requirements and obtain site measurements where necessary.


• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, negotiate pricing, and confirm lead times.


• Work closely with the Contracts, Commercial, and Senior Management teams to ensure estimates align with company objectives and operational capabilities.


• Produce accurate handover documentation for successful projects and support project teams during mobilisation.


• Monitor tender success rates, analyse feedback, and implement continuous improvements to estimating processes.


• Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in estimating within the roofing, cladding, construction, or building envelope industry (or similar construction sector).


• Strong leadership and people management skills.


• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.


• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.


• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience managing an estimating team.


• Knowledge of roofing and cladding systems and associated products. Industrial, commercial and Domestic sectors.


• Experience reading construction drawings and specifications.


• Familiarity with contract forms and tender procedures.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.