Senior Estimator

Bennett & Game are proud to represent a highly experienced commercial roofing and cladding specialist based in Greater London. Established in 1979, our client has built over 45 years of expertise with a close-knit team of around 25 industry professionals delivering projects across London and the South of England.

With annual turnover between £8 million and £10 million, the company consistently secures high-value contracts. Their project portfolio spans re-roofing existing commercial and industrial buildings, heritage-sensitive restorations like the Barnes Methodist Church slate roof with integrated photovoltaic panels, large-scale refurbishments, and sustainable rooftop solutions including green, white, and solar-integrated systems that turn unused rooftop space into revenue-generating assets.

Technically proficient throughout the process, the firm is committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Recent initiatives include expanding industrial roof refurbishment capabilities and enhancing training budgets to drive excellence.

Are you a driven estimator ready to influence commercial roofing outcomes through precise, cost-effective bids? If you are keen to shape the tender process and contribute to business success within a skilled and established team, this could be the role for you.

Senior Estimator Salary & Benefits

Salary : £60k - £80k

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid Working

Quarterly Team Away Days

Free Parking

Retail discount package

£200 annual wellbeing allowance + additional wellbeing time

Senior Estimator Job Overview

Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid submissions for commercial roofing and refurbishment contracts

Conduct site surveys and analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications

Develop professional proposals and presentations to support tender success

Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining system integrity

Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to enhance bidding capability

Provide internal reporting on bid pipeline, margins, and performance against targets

Senior Estimator Job Requirements

Must have proven experience in the roofing sector.

Technical knowledge of flat roofing, pitched roofing, heritage roofing, lead and liquid-applied systems

Strong commercial awareness, numerical accuracy, and attention to margin control

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and take-off software

Excellent communication skills for client liaison and supplier interaction

Self-motivated with a methodical and structured work style

Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to site and client locations across London / South East

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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