Estimator

Overview

As an Estimator in a well-established structural steel specialist, you will drive early-stage opportunities by assessing drawings, specs, and commercial viability to produce accurate, competitive tenders. You will liaise with clients and internal teams to align on scope and pricing, supporting project delivery from enquiry to submission. The role sits at the front end of the business, shaping project selection and bid strategy. You’ll work across diverse projects and help grow client relationships while maintaining high standards of detail and accuracy.

Pay / Benefits

• Company pension
• Sick pay scheme
• Health plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save As You Earn share scheme
• Option to purchase additional holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and assess commercial viability
• Review detailed drawings, specifications, and project information
• Prepare accurate, detailed estimates for clients
• Review quantities, materials, labor, and other requirements
• Support preparation and submission of tenders
• Liaise with clients during estimating and tender process
• Collaborate with Design, Contracts, Production and other internal teams
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support development of new client relationships and opportunities
• Manage multiple enquiries and tenders under tight deadlines
• Ensure estimates are competitive yet achievable
• Provide clear information to support successful project delivery

Key requirements

• Previous estimating experience
• Experience in structural steel, steel fabrication, construction or related industry
• Practical understanding of estimating and tendering process
• Ability to interpret detailed technical drawings and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage varied workload and deadlines
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Relevant technical or engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Structural steel experience desirable but not mandatory for closely related backgrounds

• communication
• relationship-building
• attention to detail
• interpret detailed technical drawings and specifications
• estimating and tendering process
• commercial awareness

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