Cornerstone Project Source Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading roofing and cladding contractor for a Permanent Flat Roofing Estimator in Essex. Project values will range from £50k to £4M plus. The successful candidate will report to the estimating director, discussing bids before they are submitted to clients.
Start Date: Immediate Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (DOE) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Essex Type of Work: Flat roofing estimating, including tenders, take-offs, pricing and bills of quantities
Duties:
Prepare tenders and tender bids, collating information from enquiries received
Undertake accurate take-offs from construction drawings, reading drawings and understanding specifications
Calculate rates including labour, material costs and preliminary items
Populate client bills of quantities and pricing schedules
Prepare scope marked-up drawings using Bluebeam
Attend handover meetings with surveying, design and management for secured projects
Maintain accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFIs
Meet clients on site to negotiate the best price and understand requirements
Develop and maintain relationships with key clients
Research materials, equipment and labour costs
Gather quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
Report to the estimating director with technical and labour queries and discuss bids before they are submitted to clients
Minimum Requirements:
Experience in all types of flat roofing, including but not limited to inverted hotmelt solutions (ballasted, paved, green and blue roof systems), single ply warm roofs, tapered insulation schemes, three layer felt warm roofs and cold applied liquids (preferred); preferred manufacturers include Bauder, Radmat, IKO and Kemper
Well versed in over 18m non-combustible cladding solutions and fire barriers (expected)
Understanding of target U-values and calculations (expected)
Computer literate, especially in Excel (to a good standard), Word, Outlook and Bluebeam
Good professional telephone skills with a smart appearance
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence
Access to own vehicle
Relevant experience within the roofing, cladding or construction industry
Two written references required
Desirable Experience:
Knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software
Knowledge of other forms of roofing, e.g. standing seam, lead, tiling
Working Pattern: Travel to the office in Essex, with the possibility to eventually work from home occasionally for the right candidate
When submitting your CV, please include your salary expectations and current location.
If you are interested, please send your CV for consideration.
