Senior Estimator – Roofing (Refurbishment Focus)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Pension
An established roofing contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator with detailed knowledge of pitched and flat roofing systems to support a growing refurbishment division.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Produce accurate tenders for pitched and flat roofing refurbishment works
2. Complete take-offs and material schedules (tiles, slates, membranes, insulation, associated works)
3. Review drawings and specifications in detail
4. Conduct site surveys
5. Negotiate supplier and manufacturer rates
6. Follow up and convert tenders
Essential Criteria:
7. 5+ years estimating within roofing
8. Strong technical understanding of both pitched and flat roofing systems
9. Experience pricing refurbishment works
10. Commercially astute with strong supplier negotiation capability
Desirable:
11. Solar estimating experience
12. Framework/CIF funding knowledge
13. Estimating software proficiency
This role requires sector-specific roofing experience — general construction estimators will not be suitable.