Brief Overview

Our client specialises in the refurbishment and re-roofing of existing, occupied buildings rather than new builds. Acting as a main contractor, they supply their own scaffold and facilities. Projects include flat roofs, pitched roofs (slates and tiles), and industrial sheeting/cladding, often with associated refurbishment such as chimney re-pointing, decoration, and replacement of windows and gutters.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Manage and oversee the estimating department, staff, and resources.

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Ensure orders are secured to meet turnover, cash flow, and profit targets.

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Visit and survey prospective sites, taking accurate measurements and photographs.

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Take core samples or remove slates/tiles to establish roof build-up and structure.

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Prepare costs, quantities, and detailed proposals supported with photographic evidence.

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Submit tenders and proposals on time to a high professional standard.

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Follow up quotations and tenders, logging outcomes and feeding intelligence back to management.

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Launch projects after orders are won, briefing contracts staff on pricing and opportunities.

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Mentor, train, and develop junior estimating staff.

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Manage workload effectively to prioritise high-value enquiries.

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Contribute to departmental strategy and continuous improvement.

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