Senior Commercial Roofing Estimator - Car & Pension

My Key Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Job summary

My Key Recruitment is recruiting for a Commercial Roofing Estimator on a permanent, full-time basis for a client based in Walsall/Aldridge. You will estimate, tender and cost projects, liaise with clients and suppliers to secure profitable work.

You will review drawings, undertake site surveys, prepare detailed take-offs, manage tenders from enquiry to submission, and collaborate with contracts managers to ensure smooth handovers and growth of the business.

Qualifications

• RICS qualification or professional membership.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing systems and refurbishment processes.
• Experience producing detailed estimates, tenders, quotations and cost breakdowns.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and schedules of work.
• Experience assessing project requirements and undertaking site surveys.
• Good understanding of labour, materials, subcontractor pricing and project costs.
• Strong commercial awareness, including risk assessment, profitability and cost control.
• Experience managing multiple tenders and working to deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• A proactive, organised and reliable approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, tenders and quotations for commercial and industrial roofing refurbishment, replacement, repair and maintenance projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to assess existing roof conditions, project requirements and potential challenges.
• Carry out detailed material take-offs, labour calculations and subcontractor cost assessments.
• Prepare competitive pricing for roof refurbishment, repairs, waterproofing, replacement and cladding works.
• Assess existing roofing systems and identify suitable refurbishment or replacement solutions.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Identify commercial risks, site constraints, potential variations and opportunities to improve project value.
• Assess project costs, profit margins and overall commercial viability.
• Work closely with contracts managers, operational teams and senior management to ensure smooth handovers following successful tenders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, surveyors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support contract negotiations and provide technical and commercial input throughout the tendering process.
• Keep up to date with roofing materials, industry developments and market pricing.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, tender documentation and project cost information.

Skills

RICS qualification

Tendering & estimating

Negotiation skills

Client liaison

Analytical thinking

Full UK driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Management degree

RICS professional membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

My Key Recruitment is recruiting for a Commercial Roofing Estimator on a permanent, full-time basis for a client based in Walsall/Aldridge. You will estimate, tender and cost projects, liaise with clients and suppliers to secure profitable work.

You will review drawings, undertake site surveys, prepare detailed take-offs, manage tenders from enquiry to submission, and collaborate with contracts managers to ensure smooth handovers and growth of the business.