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An excellent opportunity for an experience Structural Steelwork Estimator has arisen within our company.
You can expect a good starting salary, ongoing career potential and a supportive and friendly work environment.
Estimator duties include:
Receiving enquires and reviewing drawings and specs.
Work on your own, as well as with the in house team, where needed to produce quotes for portal frame and beam and stick structures.
Carrying out material take offs and assigning times/costs for the full scope of work.
Liaise internally and externally if needed to ensure accurate pricing.
Estimator requirements:
Proven experience working as an Estimator is essential.
Experience working on varied structural steel is essential.
Have excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.
Live in/within a commutable distance of the office – this is an office based role.
If you have a passion for estimating and a strong background in structural steel, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Estimation: Produce accurate and detailed estimates for portal frame projects, ensuring all packages, inclusions, and exclusions are covered.
Tender Support: Analyze client enquiry documents, including bills of quantities, to ensure the bid meets requirements and complies with all specifications.
Costing: Engage with the supply chain to obtain competitive sub-contract quotations, keeping abreast of current market rates.
Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret structural engineers' and architects' drawings, design reports, and specifications.
Collaboration: Work with the team to meet project targets and timelines. Participate in pre- and post-tender meetings with clients.
Documentation: Produce comprehensive quotation documents and ensure smooth handover to the contracts department post-bid success.
Key Skills & Experience:
Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating, specifically with structural steelwork portal frames.
Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Time Management: Ability to deliver within allocated time scales while maintaining accuracy.
Communication: Strong communication, presentation, and pro-active problem-solving skills.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the steelwork and construction industry and its client base.
Planning & Commercial Knowledge: Good planning skills and an understanding of cost management and market rates.
Full UK Driving License: Required for travel to meetings and sites as needed.
Ideal Attributes:
Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to develop alongside the business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
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