Senior Estimator –Flat & Pitch Roofing

£55,000 - £65,000 + Hybrid Working

St Albans

My client are specialists in both flat roofing (Hot melt, 3layer felt systems, single ply, green roof), and pitch roofing.

The successful candidate will be working on a variety of projects ranging from £100k - £3M.

The Duties:

Daily tasks will change depending on the day and the project but can consist of:

• ⁠ Prepare tenders and undertake take offs from construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.
• Undertaking accurate take offs from construction drawings with a knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software being an advantage.
• Calculating rates including labour, material costs and preliminary items.
• Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Preparing scope marked up drawings using Bluebeam.
• For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
• Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.
• Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Project values will range from 200k to £4M plus.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
• Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.
• Assist our document controller with gathering quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Assist our document controller with technical submittals for secured projects.

The Requirements

• Minimum 5 years estimating experience in all types of flat roofing and pitch roofing
• Hot melt, 3layer felt systems, single ply, green roof knowledge essential
• Pitch roofing knowledge essential.
• Computer literate- especially in Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Good professional telephone skills with smart appearance.