Steelwork Structural Estimator

Structural Steelwork Estimator

Our client is a structural steelwork contractor based near Grantham in Lincolnshire. They are looking to expand their current office team and require a new Structural Steelwork Estimator to join a busy estimating department.

Estimator – Specific Duties:

• Initial tender review and completion of the tender review checklist.
• Liaising with the Responsible Welding Co-Ordinator on weld types on all jobs over 6/8 mm fillet welds when reviewing the enquiry details.
• Sending out enquiries to subcontractors for pricing i.e. tender designs, metal decking etc.
• Producing Purchase Orders for subcontract tender design. 
• Contacting / liaising with clients for time extensions and general information requests to enable accurate tenders to be prepared on a day-to-day basis.
• Undertaking take-offs / quantifying steelwork from engineer drawings or subcontract tender design drawings.
• Reviewing project building details, interfaces with other trades, site parameters etc. 
• Producing either a lump sum price or completed bill of quantities based on the tender drawings.
• Typing a formal quotation to the client for the project.
• Liaising with the Sales Manager on a day-to-day basis with regards to reviewing enquiries, quotations and the progress of each project.
• Chasing up / Liaising with the clients for project and quotation feedback after submission.
• Attending pre or post tender meetings with their clients to assist the Sales Manager.

To be successful in the role you will need the following attributes and skills:

• A positive attitude and approach to work
• Good basic computer skills 
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a friendly small team environment
• Good organisational skills and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a full-time, office-based role, working Monday – Friday from 08.00 – 17.30pm.

Our client’s offices are located in the village of Honington near Grantham in Lincolnshire.

The package will include:

• Good rates of pay
• Company contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus additional long service holidays
• Opportunities to undertake work related training and future progression

Please apply online enclosing a brief CV that demonstrates the above attributes.