Junior/Assistant Estimator

Junior/Assistant Estimator (Roofing & Cladding Refurb)

Aylesbury, with site travel

£30,000-£55,000 DOE + Full Estimating Training + Career Progression + Growing Business + Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands on experience in roofing and cladding refurbishment projects to transition into, or further develop, a career in estimating. Join a growing specialist contractor where your practical knowledge will be highly valued and developed into a key commercial skillset.

Specialising in refurbishment, roofing and cladding projects across the commercial and industrial sectors, this company has built strong, long standing relationships with major contractors. With a consistent pipeline of work, particularly across warehouse refurbishments, and a growing department, they are now looking to strengthen their estimating team.

In this role, you will work closely with a small, focused team, reporting to the Director of Refurb Estimating, supporting the preparation of tenders, attending site visits 1 2 times per week, and developing accurate cost estimates. This position is ideal for someone coming from a site based background, such as a roofer, site operative, or site manager, who is looking to transition into an office based role, as well as those with existing estimating experience in refurb projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in roofing and cladding refurbishment works and a strong understanding of how projects are delivered on site. You will be detail oriented, eager to learn, and motivated to develop within a commercial role. Training and support will be provided for those making the transition into an Estimating role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing business, offering long term career development and the chance to play a key role in expanding the refurbishment estimating function.

The Role

• Full Training and support on Estimating
• Prepare and support cost estimates for refurbishment roofing and cladding projects up to £200k
• Review tender documentation and submit quotations to established main contractors
• Attend site visits 1 2 times per week to assess scope and support pricing decisions
• Assist with risk assessment, value engineering, and project handovers to operations teams
• Build relationships with clients and support the growth of the refurbishment division

The Person

• Experience in roofing and cladding refurbishment projects, site or estimating background
• Background could include estimator, roofer, site operative, site supervisor, site manager etc
• Strong understanding of refurbishment works, ideally within warehouse and industrial projects
• Looking to move into estimating or develop existing estimating experience
• Willing to be office based, with weekly site travel

Reference Number: BBBH271934

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We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.