Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager in Norwich

Job Title: Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager

Location: Norwich

Salary: 45-50k Depending Upon Experience

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the estimating department, ensuring all tenders are completed accurately and submitted on time.




• Lead, mentor, and support the estimating team, allocating workloads and monitoring performance.




• Prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and client requirements.




• Review tender documentation and identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.




• Engage with clients to clarify tender queries, project requirements, programme expectations, and commercial matters.




• Attend pre-tender and site meetings with clients to assess project requirements and obtain site measurements where necessary.




• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, negotiate pricing, and confirm lead times.




• Work closely with the Contracts, Commercial, and Senior Management teams to ensure estimates align with company objectives and operational capabilities.




• Produce accurate handover documentation for successful projects and support project teams during mobilisation.




• Monitor tender success rates, analyse feedback, and implement continuous improvements to estimating processes.




• Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in estimating within the roofing, cladding, construction, or building envelope industry (or similar construction sector).




• Strong leadership and people management skills.




• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.




• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.




• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.




• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience managing an estimating team.




• Knowledge of roofing and cladding systems and associated products. Industrial, commercial and Domestic sectors.




• Experience reading construction drawings and specifications.




• Familiarity with contract forms and tender procedures.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.