Senior Roofing Estimator | Commercial & Domestic Projects

Energy Jobline CVL; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Direct access to owner

Growth opportunities

Varied workload (commercial roofing)

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Roofing Estimator to join a growing roofing contractor serving Hampshire and Dorset. You will own enquiries and tender returns from site visit to handover to the delivery team.

The role offers direct access to the Director and Contracts Manager, with scope to shape the position as the business grows. A varied workload, mainly commercial roofing with some domestic projects, awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating roofing projects, ideally across pitched and flat roofing.
• A sound understanding of roofing systems, construction methods and material specifications.
• Confidence reading drawings, measuring quantities and preparing detailed cost breakdowns.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify missing information and costs.
• Good organisation, clear communication and ability to manage several tenders at once.
• Confidence using Excel and digital estimating tools.
• A full UK driving licence for site visits.
• Experience with commercial refurbishment projects, liquid waterproofing and built-up felt systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales inbox, assess new enquiries and maintain a tender schedule.
• Attend site surveys, take measurements and establish the scope of works.
• Review drawings, specifications and bills of quantities to prepare estimates.
• Price labour, materials, plant, access requirements and subcontract works.
• Build relationships with suppliers to secure competitive material rates.
• Prepare quotations and tender submissions with exclusions, assumptions and risks.
• Liaise with clients, surveyors and main contractors to resolve queries and follow up submissions.
• Work with the Director to agree margins and commercial terms before submission.
• Hand over secured projects with budgets, scope and supporting information.
• Maintain pricing records and use feedback to improve future estimates.

Skills

Roofing estimation

Drawing interpretation

Take-off quantities

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Excel

Estimating tools

UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Roofing Estimator to join a growing roofing contractor serving Hampshire and Dorset. You will own enquiries and tender returns from site visit to handover to the delivery team.

The role offers direct access to the Director and Contracts Manager, with scope to shape the position as the business grows. A varied workload, mainly commercial roofing with some domestic projects, awaits.