Senior Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Estimator with extensive experience in the roofing sector to prepare detailed cost estimates and manage tenders for commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and communication skills, along with proficiency in relevant software. This role offers a salary between £60k - £80k and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Quarterly Team Away Days

Free Parking

Retail discount package

£200 annual wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the roofing sector.
• Technical knowledge of flat roofing, pitched roofing, heritage roofing, lead and liquid-applied systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid submissions for contracts.
• Conduct site surveys and analyse tender documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Proven experience in the roofing sector

Technical knowledge of flat roofing

Strong commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game are proud to represent a highly experienced commercial roofing and cladding specialist based in Greater London. Established in 1979, our client has built over 45 years of expertise with a close-knit team of around 25 industry professionals delivering projects across London and the South of England.

With annual turnover between £8 million and £10 million, the company consistently secures high-value contracts. Their project portfolio spans re-roofing existing commercial and industrial buildings, heritage-sensitive restorations like the Barnes Methodist Church slate roof with integrated photovoltaic panels, large-scale refurbishments, and sustainable rooftop solutions including green, white, and solar-integrated systems that turn unused rooftop space into revenue-generating assets.

Technically proficient throughout the process, the firm is committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Recent initiatives include expanding industrial roof refurbishment capabilities and enhancing training budgets to drive excellence.

Senior Estimator – Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60k - £80k
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working
• Quarterly Team Away Days
• Free Parking
• Retail discount package
• £200 annual wellbeing allowance + additional wellbeing time

Senior Estimator – Job Overview

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid submissions for commercial roofing and refurbishment contracts
• Conduct site surveys and analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Develop professional proposals and presentations to support tender success
• Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining system integrity
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to enhance bidding capability
• Provide internal reporting on bid pipeline, margins, and performance against targets

Senior Estimator – Job Requirements

• Must have proven experience in the roofing sector.
• Technical knowledge of flat roofing, pitched roofing, heritage roofing, lead and liquid-applied systems
• Strong commercial awareness, numerical accuracy, and attention to margin control
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and take-off software
• Excellent communication skills for client liaison and supplier interaction
• Self-motivated with a methodical and structured work style
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to site and client locations across London/South East

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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