Job Description:

Estimator (Roofing & Maintenance)
Bedford | Full-time | £45,000 - £55,000 pa + Bonus + Benefits 

Employee Benefits:

• Performance bonus between £5k and £10k+ OTE per annum
• Company vehicle provided for site surveys 
• Working hours (40-hour week, full-time, Monday to Friday)
• 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (negotiable)
• Employee healthcare program and gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite gym, sauna, ice-bath, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Early finish at 4pm on Fridays

Building Transformation are a niche external building fabric access and maintenance company based in Bedford, working predominantly in the Southeast. We are looking for an experienced Roofing Estimator with experience of costing and estimating various roof repair, roof leak investigation, maintenance, and full refurbishment projects. The role will require strong client engagement, site surveys, interpreting drawings, creating technical specifications, working with suppliers, engaging with sub-contractors and costing a wide variety of roofing projects. Ideally, you will support with other façade refurbishment type projects, variable based on experience. 

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, specialist business where your work plays a direct role in winning and delivering projects.

• Be a key contributor – Your estimates directly support business growth and project success.
• Varied workload – A mix of reactive works, planned maintenance, and larger refurbishment projects. 
• Work with experienced teams – Collaborate across commercial, operational, and specialist functions. 
• Development and progression – Ongoing training with the opportunity to grow your technical and commercial capability. 
• Supportive environment – A business that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Quality-focused culture – Focus on doing things properly, with strong attention to detail and commercial integrity.

Your role at a glance:
This is a key role within the commercial team, where you will manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to submission, supporting both existing clients and new business opportunities.

You will:

• Manage the end-to-end estimating process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. 
• Review enquiries, drawings, and specifications to define scope, risks, and opportunities. 
• Carry out site surveys to inform methodology, scope, and pricing. 
• Prepare detailed, commercially sound estimates including labour, materials, and subcontractor packages. 
• Develop clear scopes of work, specifications, and proposal documents. 
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness while maintaining quality. 
• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical inpu.t 
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate costing on more complex or integrated projects. 
• Support tender submissions, negotiations, and handover to delivery teams. 
• Track pipeline activity, win rates, and performance to support commercial reporting. 

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining technical understanding with commercial awareness, and who takes pride in producing accurate, well-considered estimates. 

What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a commercially aware, detail-focused Estimator who can deliver accurate, competitive proposals and support business growth.

You will bring:

• Experience in estimating within roofing, construction, facades or building maintenance. 
• Strong understanding of roofing systems, repairs, and refurbishment works. 
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and survey data. 
• Experience preparing detailed cost plans, including labour, materials, and subcontractor elements. 
• Strong commercial awareness, including pricing strategy, margin, and risk. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. 
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively. 
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and commercial information clearly. 
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. 

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with JCT/NEC contracts 
• Experience contributing to tender submissions and client presentations 

Just as important is your mindset. You will be organised, curious, and motivated to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency, and commercial performance. 

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