Junior Estimator

About us

Classic Roofing has 40 years of management experience as a multi-disciplined specialist contractor with expertise in industrial roofing including new build and refurbishment, sheeting and cladding, flat roofing systems, high performance coating systems, aluminium systems, tile and slate roofing and guttering. We are a team of proactive, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who collectively perform with integrity and trustworthiness. No job is too small or big for us, we’ll always perform to the highest standard. Every contract is different – but we’ll always demonstrate our ability to adapt and show our capabilities to offer innovative solutions.

Job Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Estimator at Classic Roofing Maintenance. The successful applicant will be working closely with our other estimator and contracts managers to provide timely quotations whilst working under pressure and adhering to tender timescales. The key purpose of the role will be to ensure clients receive quotes/estimates whilst ensuring high standards are consistently met.

The applicant will be responsible for completing and submitting tenders, from initial receipt of the enquiry to producing BOQ’s /utilizing client BOQ’s, performing take-offs from architect drawings, providing budgets costs or assumptions if the information is lacking, liaising with contractors to provide assistance with specified materials if required or providing feedback on the specification if it is not fit for purpose and proposing alternatives, complete all tender processes to ensure the clients requirements are fulfilled.

Offer assistance with customers on the most viable products that are cost effective whilst fit for purpose; value engineering. Assisting contracts managers with material procurement / issuing purchase and flashing orders. Liaising with existing customers on new leads, liaising with new and unknown customer bases in order to secure projects and build new relationships, being a point of contact for clients

· Assist with completing estimates & quotation requests

· Assist in the production of project tenders

· Assess sourcing of plant hire, equipment, materials, labour and sub-contractor costs

· Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues

· Maintain and build effective relationships with colleagues, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers

· Help resolve any client-related issues or disputes

· Maths & English GCSE’s at grade C/L4 or above – desirable

· Construction experience an advantage

· Previous experience in construction estimating or similar – desirable

· Good IT skills - particularly Word and Excel - essential

· Excellent communication skills – essential

· Ability to assess data quickly and make subsequent decisions – essential

· Competence in managing information - essential

· The ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines - essential

· Practical and logical qualities and a methodical way of thinking – essential

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Estimating: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Junior Estimator
Expected start date: 29/04/2024