Design & Estimating Engineer (Steel Structures)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Company
An established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong track record of delivering complex products for UK and international infrastructure projects is seeking an Estimator / Draughtsperson to join its growing team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from one-off component designs to long-term, multi-phase engineering programmes. The position is office-based and will involve close collaboration with engineering, production, and commercial teams.
The Job
Analyse customer requirements and prepare accurate estimate bids in line with project objectives and deadlines
Review technical documentation and budgets to ensure completeness and compliance
Liaise with engineers and designers to understand design intent and provide technical input to manufacturing teams
Produce detailed cost estimates, including raw materials, subcontractor pricing, labour, and equipment costs
Compile and maintain accurate bids, quotations, and supporting data for internal stakeholders
Apply engineering principles and materials knowledge to assess feasibility of manufacture and construction
Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements and ensure quotation accuracy
Estimate fabrication times in collaboration with production teams to maintain efficiency and appropriate methodologies
Incorporate value engineering principles where possible during the design and estimating process
Prioritise enquiries effectively to support high levels of customer satisfaction
Liaise with external suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and structural engineers as required
Participate in project and production meetings to ensure delivery on time and within budget
Maintain accurate records and ensure drawing revisions and changes are controlled and documented
The Person
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Proven experience in steel estimating, ideally within a shop-floor or manufacturing environment
Experience of major steel or infrastructure-related construction projects is highly desirable
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of industry standards and best practices
High level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel (including formulas and spreadsheet development)
What’s on Offer
Permanent, full-time position
Starting Salary of £30,000 +Benefits.
Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects
Collaborative engineering-focused environment with long-term career development potential