Estimator

Location: Based Surbiton – covering London and Southeast England

Full time permanent role - hybrid /flexible working

Salary £40K - £55K per annum DOE car allowance

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator on behalf of our client, a well-established, commercial construction company based in Surbiton.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Visiting and surveying all prospective sites, taking photographs, preparing a plan of the roof and taking accurate measurements.

• Take account of all technical and logistical issues and requirements.

• Speaking to clients and accurately recording their specific requirements.

• Taking core samples or removing slates and tiles to establish the roof build up and structure of the roof and taking photographic records.

• Seeking out opportunities to improve your conversion rate and the profitability of the company.

• Preparing costs in line with records

• Sharing project details with team and agreeing strategy

• Preparing proposals, writing reports and specifications based on findings supported with photographic evidence.

• Finalising and submitting completed tenders / quotations and proposals on time, ensuring deadlines are achieved.

• Ensuring that all quotations and tenders are followed up in a timely and appropriate manner and details are recorded and shared with other depts: i.e. sale & marketing depts

• Building long term relationships with clients and potential clients.

• Pricing additional works and variations on live contracts.

• Producing work to a high standard, ensuring that tenders are in line with profit margins and prices of company’s objectives .

• Keeping clear and accurate records at all stages of the pricing process and in accordance with the company’s procedures.

• Updating the company’s database with client details

• Ensuring that all customer communications are of the highest standard and in accordance with company’s vision and values.

• Arrange project launch meetings with contracts department once tender has been secured to discuss management project details and providing ongoing support to the team throughout the process.

Person Specification: -

• Must have roofing estimating experience (flat/pitched/industrial sheeting & cladding)

• Familiar with refurbishment projects on occupied buildings

• Experience working for a contractor is essential

• Able to survey, measure, and assess roof structures

• Writes clear specs, tenders, and cost breakdowns

• Proficient with MS Office (particularly Excel) and professional report writing

• Well-presented, organised, with great attention to detail

• Manages multiple tenders effectively

• Strong communicator and team player

• Must hold a full UK driving licence

• Lives within 1 hour commute from Surbiton

• Willing to travel across London and the Southeast