At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of estimating by producing accurate tenders and collaborating with teams.
- Company: Join Duratec Roofing, a growing contractor with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company bonus, training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead and develop a new estimating team as the company grows.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a new role that influences the direction of the business.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating or strong roofing background with analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
At Duratec Roofing, successful projects begin with great planning and relationships.
As our Commercial Roofing Estimator, you’ll play a central role in securing profitable commercial roofing and refurbishment projects by producing accurate, competitive and technically considered tenders.
You’ll take ownership of your own tenders, working directly with the Managing Director and delivery team—from reviewing enquiries and visiting sites through to pricing, negotiations and project handover.
This is a brand-new position and our first dedicated estimating role.
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the department, improve our systems and influence how Duratec assesses, prices and secures future work.
As the business grows, there is genuine potential to progress into an Estimating Manager or Head of Estimating position, helping recruit and lead the future estimating team.
- Visit sites to take measurements and assess access, logistics and project constraints
- Develop suitable roofing solutions with clients, surveyors, manufacturers and the delivery team
- Prepare accurate labour, material, plant, access, preliminary and subcontractor costs
- Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, follow up responses and resolve discrepancies
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, technical risks and value-engineering opportunities
- Prepare comprehensive handover information for secured projects
- Review tender outcomes and completed-project costs to improve future pricing
- Help develop Duratec’s estimating systems, rate library and tender processes
Previous estimating experience within roofing, waterproofing, construction or another specialist trade
- Strong knowledge of labour, materials, plant, access and subcontractor costs
- Commercial awareness with strong numerical and analytical skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Competence with Microsoft Excel, Word and digital estimating or project systems
- A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to attend sites across the South East is preferred
- Direct commercial roofing experience would be ideal.
However, we would also consider an experienced roofing contracts manager, surveyor or technically strong roofing professional who is ready to develop the commercial side of their career.
- Salary of £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience
- Company bonus
- Training and continuous development
- A visible and influential role within a growing commercial roofing business
- Duratec Roofing is a growing commercial roofing and refurbishment contractor based in Horsham, West Sussex.
We deliver projects across the South East for schools, local authorities, commercial property clients and trusted main contractors.
Our work includes built-up felt roofing, liquid waterproofing, flat and pitched roof refurbishment, leadwork and associated building works.
You won’t be one estimator among a large department.
It offers the opportunity to build a function, help shape a growing business and develop into the person who could eventually lead and manage the estimating team.
Excellence – we take pride in getting the technical and commercial details right
Join Duratec Roofing and help us reduce risk, deliver certainty and build the next stage of the business.
Project Cost Estimator employer: Duratec Roofing Ltd
Duratec Roofing is an exceptional employer that values innovation and personal growth, offering a unique opportunity for a Project Cost Estimator to shape the future of our estimating department. With a competitive salary, company bonuses, and a commitment to training and continuous development, you will play a pivotal role in a growing business while enjoying a collaborative work culture in Horsham, West Sussex. Join us to not only advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact in the commercial roofing sector.
