Estimator (Roofing & Cladding)

Location: Northampton (NN4 7BF)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Office-based, Monday to Friday (7:00am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 5:00pm)
Benefits: Company Car (depending on experience), Competitive Package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Estimator with Roofing or Cladding experience to join a growing commercial team based in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work on multi-million-pound critical infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the delivery of some of the industry's most complex and high-profile developments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive tenders, managing project costings, and supporting the successful acquisition of new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for roofing and cladding projects.
• Review tender enquiries, specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and material calculations.
• Source, obtain, and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, and cost breakdowns.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, architects, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Attend pre-tender, post-tender, and client meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor market trends, labour rates, and material costs to ensure competitive pricing.
• Support the project handover process to operational and delivery teams.
• Ensure all estimates are completed accurately and in line with company procedures and commercial objectives.

About You

You will be an experienced Estimator with a background in roofing, cladding, façades, rainscreen systems, or the wider building envelope sector . You will have strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.

You will be confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications, communicating with stakeholders at all levels, and contributing to the successful delivery of major construction projects.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company Car (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on prestigious multi-million-pound critical infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.
• Join a well-established and growing business with a strong pipeline of work.
• Long-term career progression and development opportunities.
• Office-based role in Northampton with flexible start times of 7am - 4pm or 8am - 5pm .