Job Description
Estimator - Maghera - Permanent
A well-established structural steel specialist in Magherafelt is seeking an experienced Estimator with strong estimating and business development skills. This key role involves accurate project costing, supporting new business growth, and engaging with clients across commercial, industrial, and bespoke engineering projects. About the role:
1. £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
2. Monday to Friday
3. Full time
4. Permanent role
What you'll be doing in this role:
5. Prepare, manage, and monitor project costings from tender through to final account.
6. Measure structural steel packages, variations, and contract changes accurately.
7. Prepare valuations, progress claims, and financial/commercial reports.
8. Analyse architectural and structural drawings to determine project scope.
9. Complete detailed material take-offs for beams, columns, bracing, and connection details.
10. Prepare accurate cost estimates for labour, fabrication, installation, equipment, and subcontractors.
11. Assist with tenders, bid proposals, and presentations.
12. Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, architects, suppliers, and stakeholders.
What you'll need for this role:
13. 3–5 years’ experience in quantity surveying, estimating, or related structural steel roles.
14. Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings confidently.
15. Proficiency in Tekla EPM, FabTrol, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
16. Experience supporting business development or tender activities.
17. Excellent analytical skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.
18. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.