About this role
Estimator / Senior Estimator
Location: Guisborough, North YorkshireJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience Join our team at a leading structural steelwork and construction company, delivering turnkey engineering solutions across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator to play a crucial role in securing new projects and supporting the continued development of our business.
Day-to-day of the role:
Prepare detailed cost estimates for structural steelwork and turnkey projects, including materials, labour, plant, and subcontract packages.Review and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, specifications, 3D models, BOQs, pricing schedules, and other tender documentation.Produce accurate material take-offs and quantities to support tender pricing.Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations, and negotiate competitive pricing.Collaborate with procurement, engineering, fabrication, project management, and senior management to develop commercially competitive bids.Identify tender risks, opportunities, exclusions, qualifications, and potential value-engineering solutions.Prepare and submit professional tender proposals, quotations, BOQs, and pricing schedules within agreed deadlines.Support post-tender clarifications and commercial negotiations with clients.Prepare clear cost summaries and handover information for successful projects and participate in internal contract launch meetings.Maintain accurate enquiry, tender, pricing, customer, and feedback records, including historical cost and benchmarking information.Ensure estimating and tendering activities comply with the Company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System and relevant internal procedures. Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Steelwork Estimator, Senior Estimator, or similar role within structural steelwork, fabrication, engineering, or a closely related construction environment.Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection processes.Excellent ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, architectural information, specifications, and technical documentation.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost, contractual, and delivery risks.Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.Confidence managing multiple enquiries and tender deadlines simultaneously.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Experience using SharePoint, tender portals, document exchange platforms, and file-transfer systems.Ability to work with 3D model viewers and formats such as IFC/NWD and software such as Navisworks. Benefits:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.Company pension.Paid annual leave.Free on-site parking.The opportunity to work on major structural steelwork and engineering projects across the UK.A key role within a growing business, with the opportunity to influence how projects are tendered and secured. To apply for the Estimator / Senior Estimator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.