Contracts Manager & Estimator (Roofing & Maintenance)
Bedford | Full-time | £50,000 - £60,000 pa + Bonus + Benefits
Employee Benefits:
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Performance bonus of up to £10k+ OTE per annum
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Company vehicle provided for site surveys
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Working hours (40-hour week, full-time, Monday to Friday) - flexible
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24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (negotiable)
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Employee healthcare program and gym membership
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Employee Assistance Program
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Onsite gym, sauna, ice-bath, and cycle-to-work scheme
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Early finish at 4pm on Fridays
Building Transformation are a niche external building fabric access and maintenance company based in Bedford, working predominantly in the Southeast. We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager & Estimator with a strong background in roofing repairs, maintenance, leak investigations and refurbishment projects.
This is an exciting hybrid role combining surveying, estimating, client management, and project delivery. You will work with key clients across the MOD Estate, Hotel and Commercial Property sectors, supporting them with roof repairs, re-active support, maintenance planning, leak investigations and roof replacement projects.
If you enjoy being client-facing, on and offsite, solving technical problems, and seeing jobs through from survey to completion, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make an impact within a growing business. Ownership drives standards, drives customer value, service and client retention.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, specialist business where your work plays a direct role in winning and delivering projects.
Be a key contributor – Your estimates directly support business growth and project success.-
Varied workload – A mix of reactive works, planned maintenance, and larger refurbishment projects.
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Work with experienced teams – Collaborate across commercial, operational, and specialist functions.
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Development and progression – Ongoing training with the opportunity to grow your technical and commercial capability.
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Supportive environment – A business that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
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Quality-focused culture – Focus on doing things properly, with strong attention to detail and commercial integrity.
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See projects through from start to finish – Take ownership from survey and quotation through to successful project delivery and client handover.
Your role at a glance:
You will find full details of the role in the job description attached to this advert. But in summary, you will:
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Conduct roof surveys, inspections, and condition assessments.
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Prepare quotations, estimates, and scopes of work.
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Manage client relationships and providing technical advice.
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Lead project planning and mobilisation activities.
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Manage subcontractors and project delivery teams.
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Monitor project performance, quality, programme, and costs.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
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Produce survey reports, progress updates, and completion documentation.
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Identify opportunities for additional works and long-term maintenance solutions.
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Support business growth through exceptional service and client retention.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a commercially aware, detail-focused Estimator who can deliver accurate, competitive proposals and support business growth.
You will bring:
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Experience within roofing, construction, maintenance, or building fabric projects.
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Experience estimating and pricing works.
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Strong understanding of various roofing systems and repair methodologies.
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Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
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Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical information.
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Strong organisational and planning skills.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
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A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
Desirable (but not essential):
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Experience managing roofing contracts or projects.
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Knowledge of flat roofing, pitched roofing, and building fabric repairs.
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Health & Safety qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent).
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Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
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Knowledge of project management systems and reporting tools.
Just as important is your mindset. You will be organised, curious, and motivated to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency, and commercial performance.
To find out more, access the full Job Description.
