Estimator
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3541 (83% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ICS - Roofing, Cladding & Flat Roofing Specialists is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2453 (Quantity surveyors). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2453 Quantity surveyors Also possible | £34,100 | £38,900 | £43,800 | £48,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role Description The Estimator role is a full-time, on-site position based in Lewes. The Estimator will review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to prepare accurate cost estimates for roofing, cladding, and flat roofing projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting material take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, and preparing detailed bid submissions and cost breakdowns. The Estimator will liaise closely with project managers, designers, and clients to clarify requirements, assess risks, and refine proposals. The role also involves maintaining pricing databases, updating cost models, and supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team to ensure projects are completed within budget and scope.
Qualifications
- Strong estimating skills in construction or roofing, including experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Solid numerical, analytical, and Excel skills for quantity take-offs, cost modeling, and bid preparation.
- Knowledge of roofing, cladding, and building envelope systems, materials, and installation methods.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.
- Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
- Proficiency with CAD drawings and familiarity with estimating or project management software is beneficial.
- Previous experience in an estimating, quantity surveying, or related construction role is preferred.
- Relevant technical or vocational qualification in construction, quantity surveying, or a related field is an advantage.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ICS - Roofing, Cladding & Flat Roofing Specialists, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Estimators, valuers and assessors (SOC 3541) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sample- Middle half £30,888–51,168
- Median £38,168
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ICS - Roofing, Cladding & Flat Roofing Specialists holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3541 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.