Roofing Estimator – Tender Lead for High‑Value Projects

Red Rock Consultants; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Red Rock Consultants in the Greater Manchester area is recruiting an Estimator for a specialist roofing contractor, overseeing the full tender lifecycle from initial enquiry through to submission and handover to pre-construction and delivery teams.

The role focuses on producing competitive, accurate tender submissions that secure work at healthy margins; roofing experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Log new enquiries; assess project fit; decide tender vs decline
• Progress tenders: take-offs, pricing, BoQ, drawings, programme, cover letter before deadline
• Weekly estimating review with Head of Pre-construction and MD; update on tenders and risks
• Follow up tenders; chase outcomes; arrange post-tender meetings; gather feedback
• Monthly meetings with supply chain partners; discuss spec, pricing, innovations; minute actions
• Review PtC data; assess margin vs actual; capture pricing lessons
• Report forecast and pipeline to Head of Pre-construction for monthly meeting
• Lessons learned on lost tenders; analyze pricing, scope, schedule; propose changes
• Attend industry shows and CPD; track regulations and trends; share findings
• Coordinate PQQ responses across departments; submit within 2 weeks
• Lead pre-construction handover; compile budget; brief design/procurement/planning
• Carry out surveys with key suppliers to support tender accuracy
• Post-tender/pre-award: represent business; clarify scope; push to award
• Post-award variations: provide original pricing evidence for claims
• Obtain project lists from suppliers; review portals; contact clients for referrals

Job description

Red Rock Consultants in the Greater Manchester area is recruiting an Estimator for a specialist roofing contractor, overseeing the full tender lifecycle from initial enquiry through to submission and handover to pre-construction and delivery teams.

The role focuses on producing competitive, accurate tender submissions that secure work at healthy margins; roofing experience is preferred but not essential.