Roofing Estimator

Hunters Recruitment and Training Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training and development

Free on-site parking

Career progression

Autonomy and direct client involvement

Job summary

Hunters Recruitment and Training Ltd is seeking an experienced Roofing Estimator for a full-time role in Horsham, West Sussex. The role focuses on pricing and winning commercial roofing projects, followed by overseeing delivery.

A must for candidates is extensive pitched and flat roofing estimating experience and the ability to survey sites and interpret drawings and tender documents. You will prepare competitive tenders, price with supplier/subcontractor input, and liaise with clients through

Qualifications

• Proven roofing estimating experience within commercial construction or refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of pitched and flat roofing.
• Commercial understanding of labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Confident reading of drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tenders and projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the South East.

Responsibilities

• Attend sites to survey, measure and establish the full scope of works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents and identify project requirements.
• Prepare accurate and commercially competitive tenders and quotations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor prices and build accurate project costs.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Follow up tenders, negotiate where required and support business development.
• Monitor costs, variations, programmes and progress through to completion.

Skills

Roofing estimating

Tender pricing

Communication skills

Tender management

Job description

Roofing Estimator

Horsham, West Sussex

£45,000-£60,000 DOE + Bonus Full-Time Permanent

MUST DRIVE PITCHED & FLAT ROOFING EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Hunters' client is a growing commercial roofing and refurbishment contractor looking for an experienced Roofing Estimator to join their team.

This is an estimating-led role, with responsibility for pricing and winning commercial roofing projects before overseeing their successful delivery.

The Role

• Attend sites to survey, measure and establish the full scope of works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents and identify project requirements.
• Prepare accurate and commercially competitive tenders and quotations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor prices and build accurate project costs.
• Liaise directly with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Follow up tenders, negotiate where required and support business development.
• Monitor costs, variations, programmes and progress through to completion.

About You

• Proven roofing estimating experience within commercial construction or refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of both pitched and flat roofing is essential.
• Commercially minded with a good understanding of labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tenders and projects.
• Full UK driving licence and comfortable travelling to sites across the South East.

What's On Offer?

• Bonus scheme and potential profit sharing.
• Training and ongoing development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Genuine opportunity to progress as the business grows.
• A varied role with significant autonomy and direct client involvement.

If you're an experienced roofing estimator who wants more involvement in the projects you price rather than simply handing them over once won this could be an excellent opportunity.