Design & Estimating Engineer (Steel Structures)

A4 Plus Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimator / Draughtsperson to join its team. This office-based role involves analyzing customer requirements, preparing estimates, and collaborating with engineering and production teams on diverse infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will possess proven steel estimating experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a starting salary of £30,000 plus benefits and opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Starting Salary of £30,000

Benefits

Long-term career development potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel estimating within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of major steel or infrastructure-related construction projects is highly desirable.
• High level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and prepare accurate estimate bids.
• Review technical documentation and budgets for compliance.
• Liaise with engineers and designers for design intent.
• Produce detailed cost estimates including materials and labor.
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Steel estimating

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator / Draughtsperson

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company

An established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong track record of delivering complex products for UK and international infrastructure projects is seeking an Estimator / Draughtsperson to join its growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from one-off component designs to long‑term, multi‑phase engineering programmes. The position is office‑based and will involve close collaboration with engineering, production, and commercial teams.

The Job

• Analyse customer requirements and prepare accurate estimate bids in line with project objectives and deadlines
• Review technical documentation and budgets to ensure completeness and compliance
• Liaise with engineers and designers to understand design intent and provide technical input to manufacturing teams
• Produce detailed cost estimates, including raw materials, subcontractor pricing, labour, and equipment costs
• Compile and maintain accurate bids, quotations, and supporting data for internal stakeholders
• Apply engineering principles and materials knowledge to assess feasibility of manufacture and construction
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements and ensure quotation accuracy
• Estimate fabrication times in collaboration with production teams to maintain efficiency and appropriate methodologies
• Incorporate value engineering principles where possible during the design and estimating process
• Prioritise enquiries effectively to support high levels of customer satisfaction
• Liaise with external suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and structural engineers as required
• Participate in project and production meetings to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Maintain accurate records and ensure drawing revisions and changes are controlled and documented

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following :

• Proven experience in steel estimating, ideally within a shop‑floor or manufacturing environment
• Experience of major steel or infrastructure‑related construction projects is highly desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of industry standards and best practices
• High level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel (including formulas and spreadsheet development)

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full‑time position
• Starting Salary of £30,000 +Benefits.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborative engineering‑focused environment with long‑term career development potential