Contracts Manager Structural Steelwork

Mitchell Maguire; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire in Middlesbrough is seeking an Estimator for Steel Fabrication to manage heavy and light steelwork tenders nationwide from take-offs to handover. The role involves preparing cost estimates from drawings and specs, tracking opportunities, and engaging with clients to drive bids.

The ideal candidate will have estimating experience in structural steelwork, excellent communication skills, and strong organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in structural steelwork or related sectors.
• Experience dealing with a main-contractor.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Organised and hardworking with strong problem-solving.
• Computer literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee range of heavy & light steelwork projects.
• Lead end-to-end tendering: take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
• Manage tender opportunities and timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with internal teams, mentor junior estimators.
• Oversee projects typically up to £10m in value.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost estimation

Client liaison

On-site visits

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator Structural Steelwork

Job Title: Estimator Steel Fabrication

Job reference Number: 569386-6394-26252

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Steel, Structural Steel, Construction, Manufacturing, Steel, Metalwork, Steel Fabrication, Building Works, Building Materials, Racking, Shelving, Industrial Flooring, Steel Framing, Industrial Doors, Side Rails, Access, SFS, Beams, Modular Buildings, Offsite Construction

Office Based: Middlesbrough

Area to be covered: National (Typical projects based North East)

Remuneration: £45,000 - £50,000neg
Benefits: Fuel expenses & Comprehensive benefits package
The role of the Estimator Steel Fabrication will involve:

• Estimator position overseeing a range of heavy & light steelwork projects
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
• Oversee projects typically up to £10m in value

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator Steel Fabrication with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the structural steelwork or related sectors (industrial doors, fabrication, temporary buildings, SFS, architectural metal, steelwork)
• Ideal for a candidate to have experience dealing with a Main-contractor
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
• Must be a hard worker thats ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)

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