We are hiring! Estimator – Architectural Metalwork & Glazing| Full-time | Experienced Estimator.
Location
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.
About the Business
Design Rationale are delivering high-quality architectural metalwork and glazing solutions on complex projects. We combine solid engineering with architectural detail, working on everything from bespoke steel and aluminium fabrications to high-performance glazing systems. Projects are taken from early design and budgeting right through to manufacture and installation.
The team is stable, professional, and collaborative, with a clear growth plan to significantly increase turnover over the next few years. This is a role where an experienced estimator can add real value, bring ideas, and help shape how the function develops.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the estimating process on a range of metalwork and glazing packages, including:
* Measuring, pricing, and producing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities
* Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents
* Preparing competitive and compliant tenders, budgets, and cost plans
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and assess quotations
* Visiting sites for surveys, clarifications, and pre-contract reviews
* Supporting value-engineering exercises and alternative proposals
* Working closely with the pre-construction, design, and contracts teams to ensure a smooth handover
For the right person, there is scope to mentor less experienced estimators and contribute to improving systems, procedures and pricing tools.
About You
* Experience in architectural metalwork and/or glazing is essential
* Background in Design, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Design or Construction within a relevant trade
* Comfortable working autonomously, managing your own workload and deadlines
* Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
* Able to produce accurate take-offs, BoQs and cost breakdowns
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Clear communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and clients
* Practical mindset – happy to visit site to better understand scope and risks
If you do not yet have direct metalwork or architectural glazing experience but have strong estimating skills in a related discipline, we would still like to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
Option on how to apply for this role.
Through our website on : https://www.designrationale.co.uk/careers
Send your CV to: Rispa@designrationale.co.uk
All applicants must have a right to work in the UK.