Flat Roofing Estimator

Flat Roofing Estimator

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Flat Roofing Estimator to join a specialist roofing and cladding contractor delivering projects across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive tenders, carrying out accurate take-offs from construction drawings and pricing projects ranging from -50,000 to -4 million and above.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial and technical teams to develop accurate bids, secure projects and maintain strong client relationships.

This role would suit an experienced estimator with a strong technical understanding of flat roofing systems, materials, specifications and installation methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions and competitive bids for flat roofing projects.

• Undertake accurate take-offs from construction drawings and interpret specifications.

• Calculate rates covering labour, materials, preliminaries and other project costs.

• Populate bills of quantities, pricing schedules and client tender documentation.

• Produce marked-up scope drawings using Bluebeam.

• Research material, equipment and labour costs to ensure accurate pricing.

• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Prepare tender responses and collate information from incoming enquiries.

• Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, queries and Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Attend tender handover meetings with surveying, design and project management teams on secured projects.

• Meet clients on site to understand project requirements and negotiate competitive prices.

Roofing Experience

The successful candidate should have experience across a range of flat roofing systems, including:

• Inverted hot-melt systems, including ballasted, paved, green and blue roof solutions.

• Single-ply warm roof systems.

• Tapered insulation schemes.

• Three-layer felt warm roofs.

• Cold-applied liquid waterproofing systems.

• Familiarity with manufacturers such as Bauder, Radmat, IKO and Kemper.

Experience with other roofing systems, including standing seam, leadwork and roof tiling, would also be advantageous.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Flat Roofing Estimator.

• Strong ability to read construction drawings, interpret specifications and complete accurate take-offs.

• Good understanding of flat roofing systems, materials and installation methods.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.