At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accurate cost estimates for exciting roofing and façade projects.
- Company: Join J3 Roofing & Facades, a leader in commercial building solutions.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on safety and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality construction projects.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in construction estimating preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Company Description
J3 Roofing & Facades provides world-class commercial roofing, façade, and cladding solutions to a wide range of clients.
The company focuses on delivering high-quality, durable, and efficient building envelope services tailored to each project’s technical and aesthetic requirements.
J3 Roofing & Facades is committed to safety, reliability, and professional project delivery from initial planning through completion.
Team members collaborate closely with contractors, architects, and property owners to support successful construction and refurbishment projects.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Estimator role based in High Ongar, working in our growing estimating team.
The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documents to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial roofing, façade, and cladding projects.
Typical tasks include quantity take-offs, requesting and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotes, and preparing detailed bid proposals.
The role involves collaborating with project managers and the commercial team to refine budgets, value engineer solutions, and track costs against estimates.
The Estimator will maintain up-to-date pricing data, support negotiations, and contribute to improving estimating processes and tools.
Qualifications
- Strong estimating and cost analysis skills for construction projects, ideally within roofing, façades, or cladding.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and general office applications.
- Solid numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tenders, deadlines, and priorities.
- Experience in commercial construction or building envelope projects is highly beneficial.
- Relevant technical or construction-related qualification (e. g., quantity surveying, construction management) is preferred.
- Commitment to safe working practices and adherence to industry regulations and standards.
Estimator employer: J3 Roofing & Facades
J3 Roofing & Facades is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, collaboration, and professional growth within the construction industry. Located in High Ongar, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and innovation, alongside opportunities for skill development in estimating and project management. With a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, team members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to exciting projects while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
