Job Description:

Roofing Estimator
Horsham, West Sussex
£45,000-£60,000 DOE + Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent

MUST DRIVE | PITCHED & FLAT ROOFING EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL | ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Hunters' client is a growing commercial roofing and refurbishment contractor looking for an experienced Roofing Estimator to join their team.

This is an estimating-led role, with responsibility for pricing and winning commercial roofing projects before overseeing their successful delivery.

The Role

• Attend sites to survey, measure and establish the full scope of works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents and identify project requirements.
• Prepare accurate and commercially competitive tenders and quotations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor prices and build accurate project costs.
• Liaise directly with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Follow up tenders, negotiate where required and support business development.
• Monitor costs, variations, programmes and progress through to completion.

About You

• Proven roofing estimating experience within commercial construction or refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of both pitched and flat roofing is essential.
• Commercially minded with a good understanding of labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tenders and projects.
• Full UK driving licence and comfortable travelling to sites across the South East.

What's On Offer?

• Bonus scheme and potential profit sharing.
• Training and ongoing development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Genuine opportunity to progress as the business grows.
• A varied role with significant autonomy and direct client involvement.

If you're an experienced roofing estimator who wants more involvement in the projects you price — rather than simply handing them over once won — this could be an excellent opportunity.