Flat Roofing Estimator

Flat Roofing Estimator 📍 Waltham Abbey (Full-Time, Office-Based) 💰 Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) We are working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected specialist contractor within the roofing, cladding, and façade sector. Due to a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Flat Roofing Estimator to join their growing commercial team. This is a priority hire, and the business is ready to move quickly for the right candidate. The Role As a Flat Roofing Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction team, preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a wide range of projects (typically £50k – £4m+). You’ll be working in a hands-on environment across live tenders and collaborating closely with internal teams and clients. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed tenders and performing accurate take-offs from construction drawings Reviewing drawings and specifications to produce cost plans and pricing schedules Calculating labour, materials, and preliminaries Producing marked-up drawings using Bluebeam Managing tender submissions, queries, and RFIs Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing Attending site visits and client meetings where required Supporting project handovers to delivery teams Building and maintaining strong client relationships About You We’re looking for a mid-level estimator with relevant industry experience who is confident working across multiple live projects. You will ideally have: Proven experience in flat roofing estimation Strong knowledge of systems such as: Single ply warm roofs Inverted hot melt systems (ballasted, paved, green/blue roofs) Built-up felt systems Cold applied liquid systems Familiarity with leading manufacturers (e.g. Bauder, Radmat, IKO, Kemper) Understanding of U-values, fire barriers, and non-combustible cladding solutions Strong Excel skills and experience using estimating software (Bluebeam advantageous) Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive, detail-oriented approach Key Requirements Full-time office-based role (8:00am – 5:00pm) in Waltham Abbey Must be able to drive due to location What’s on Offer Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong reputation for quality and delivery Exposure to a diverse range of technically interesting projects Clear opportunity for progression within a busy and expanding team Next Steps Our client is actively reviewing CVs and can interview at short notice. If you’re an experienced estimator looking for your next move within a fast-paced and reputable business, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion