Roofing Estimator

A well-regarded specialist roofing contractor based in the South of England is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator. The business covers the full spectrum of roofing works, including pitched roofing, flat roofing, listed and heritage buildings, surveying, budget proposals and consultancy, delivering tailor-made solutions from concept to completion for commercial, public sector and residential clients.
The company holds an impressive portfolio of accreditations including CHAS, Constructionline, UVDB, TrustMark and is a long-standing member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, having been awarded the NFRC Health and Safety Gold Award for four consecutive years. Their motto is quality is our success, and it shows in both the clients they attract and the standards they consistently deliver.
This is a role with real visibility. You will be central to the business development function, pricing a varied workload of roofing schemes and working closely with senior management to win the right work at the right margin. If you have a solid estimating background within roofing and want to join a reputable, quality-focused contractor, this is worth a look.

Estimator Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (DOE)
* Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday Incl. Bank Holidays
* Ongoing Training and Development
* CHAS, Constructionline, NFRC and TrustMark accredited employer

Estimator Job Overview
* Prepare accurate and competitive estimates across pitched roofing, flat roofing and heritage and listed building schemes
* Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications, calculating labour, material and preliminary costs
* Manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, maintaining accurate records throughout
* Populate and submit client pricing schedules, bills of quantities and budget proposals
* Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings to support pricing accuracy and client relationships
* Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify scope and requirements
* Research current material, labour and plant costs to ensure pricing remains competitive
* Support handover of secured projects to the delivery team
* Assist with surveying and budget proposal preparation where required

Estimator Requirements
* Proven estimating experience within roofing, ideally covering both pitched and flat roofing systems
* Good knowledge of roofing specifications, materials and construction methods
* Confident pricing tenders independently from enquiry through to submission
* Experience with heritage or listed building schemes would be an advantage
* Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
* Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Good communication skills, able to liaise professionally with clients and consultants
* Full UK driving licence

What Makes This Opportunity Different?
* Join a specialist roofing contractor with a genuine reputation for quality and a strong accreditation profile, including four consecutive NFRC Health and Safety Gold Awards
* Work across a varied and interesting project mix spanning modern commercial schemes through to sensitive listed and heritage buildings
* A business where quality is taken seriously at every level, from how they price work to how they deliver it
* Close working relationship with senior management where your contribution to winning work is visible and valued
* Stable, established business with a loyal client base and a consistent pipeline

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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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