Junior Estimator / Roofing & Cladding

Roofing Today; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industrial roofing contractor in the UK is seeking a support role for their estimating team. This position involves assisting with take-offs, measurements, and pricing for industrial and commercial roofing projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a keen interest in numbers or construction, and a relevant construction degree. This role provides a clear pathway for progression into a full estimator position.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Interest in numbers, estimating, or construction.
• Construction related degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support the estimating team on roofing and cladding projects.
• Assist with take-offs, measurements, and pricing.
• Learn estimating processes and supplier engagement.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Interest in numbers

Estimating

Construction

Education

Construction related degree

Job description

Location: Newcastle

Date posted: 30 January 2026

Client:

Established industrial roofing and cladding contractor with over 45 years of experience delivering commercial and industrial refurbishment projects across the UK. The business is well known for long-term stability, technical expertise, and developing talent internally.

Job Info:

Support the estimating team on industrial and commercial roofing and cladding projects. You’ll assist with take-offs, measurements, and pricing while learning estimating processes, supplier engagement, and industry-specific software, with clear progression into a full estimator role.

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Interest in numbers, estimating, or construction
• Construction related degree

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