We are looking for an experienced Construction Estimatorto join our growing Roofing Division, pricing roofing and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding areas.
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
Projects typically range from£50k to £1.5mand include commercial and residential roofing works such as re-roofing, refurbishment, flat roofing systems, pitched roofing, and specialist leadwork.
This role will suit an estimator who is confident takingfull ownership of tenders, from initial enquiry through to submission, and who is comfortable reviewing drawings, attending site visits, and producing clear, competitive tenders.
You will be joining a stable and expanding contractor with an established client base and a strong pipeline of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for roofing and refurbishment projects
* Review drawings, specifications, and schedules of works
* Attend site visits to assess scope, access, constraints, and risk
* Measure works and prepare cost breakdowns
* Price labour, materials, and specialist subcontract packages
* Liaise with roofing suppliers and manufacturers to develop compliant solutions
* Produce clear tender submissions including scopes, inclusions, and exclusions
* Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while meeting deadlines
* Respond to post-tender queries and commercial clarifications
* Provide structured handovers to the delivery team upon award
* Support the ongoing development of estimating systems and templates within the roofing division
Experience & Skills Required (Essential)
Minimum5 years estimating experience within construction or roofing
* Strong knowledge of roofing systems including:
* Flat roofing systems
* Pitched and tiled roofs
* Lead roofing and heritage works
* Experience pricing refurbishment and re-roofing projects
* Confident reading drawings, specifications, and schedules of works
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of tenders
* Comfortable attending site visits and measuring works
Desirable
Experience working withQuantity Surveyors, consultants, and main contractors
* Construction related qualification (NVQ, diploma, or degree)
* Experience pricing projects within London
Important
Please note as much as we would like to support growth this role isnot suitable for roofing operatives transitioning off the tools.
Applicants must haveprevious estimating experience preparing tenders.
Benefits
Company pension
* On-site parking
* Opportunity to grow within an expanding construction group
* Supportive team environment with long-term career progression
Location
Office based inHarrow HA2, with site visits across London and surrounding areas.
Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Harrow HA2:reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Tender Ownership
Have you taken full ownership of tenders from enquiry through to submission? xsngvjr
Site Experience -
Are you comfortable attending site visits to measure works and assess risk independently?
Experience:
Roofing Estimating : 5 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (required)
Work Location: In person