Senior Roofing & Cladding Estimator – Flat Roofs

Cornerstone Project Source; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd in Essex is seeking a Permanent Multi-Discipline Roofing and Cladding Estimator. You will prepare tenders and take-offs for flat roofing and rainscreen cladding, pricing and BOQ preparation, and liaise with clients and internal teams.

Salary up to £50,000–£60,000 per annum (DOE) with immediate start. Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will handle tenders, cost calculations, and client negotiations on secured projects, with site visits as required and a focus

Qualifications

• 5 years estimating experience in flat roofing (inverted hotmelt, single ply warm roofs, etc.).
• 5 years estimating experience in rainscreen cladding (e.g. Metsec, EOS, CWCT systems).
• Experience with 18m+ non-combustible cladding solutions and fire barriers (expected).
• Understanding of target U-values and calculations (expected).
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and bids using information from enquiries.
• Carry out accurate take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Calculate rates including labour, materials and preliminaries.
• Populate bills of quantities and pricing schedules for clients.
• Prepare marked-up drawings using Bluebeam.
• Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management for secured projects.
• Maintain records of tender submissions, queries and RFIs.
• Meet clients on site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Research materials, equipment and labour costs.
• Assist document controller with quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support design department on secured projects.
• Report to estimating director with queries on bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client negotiation

Communication skills

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd in Essex is seeking a Permanent Multi-Discipline Roofing and Cladding Estimator. You will prepare tenders and take-offs for flat roofing and rainscreen cladding, pricing and BOQ preparation, and liaise with clients and internal teams.

Salary up to £50,000–£60,000 per annum (DOE) with immediate start. Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will handle tenders, cost calculations, and client negotiations on secured projects, with site visits as required and a focus