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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 discussionDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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