Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager

Job Title: Roofing & Cladding Estimating Manager

Location: Norwich

Salary: 45-50k Depending Upon Experience

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.

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