Estimator

Frey Consulting Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training & progression

Job summary

Lodestone Recruitment is partnering with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an Estimator for their growing fabrication operation in Barnsley.

The role involves managing the estimating process from enquiry to bid submission, interpreting drawings, and producing accurate cost estimates across structural steel and fabrication projects to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing.
• Experience preparing competitive tenders and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and detailed cost plans for fabrication and steelwork projects.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assessing material, labour, plant, and manufacturing costs.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities in tenders.
• Supporting contract reviews and developing customer relationships.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Tendering & cost planning

Commercial awareness

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Costing projects

Education

Apprentice trained in fabrication (Plating/Welding)

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator from a steel fabrication, structural steelwork, heavy engineering, or manufacturing background?

Do you enjoy turning technical drawings into winning commercial opportunities while playing a key part in business growth?

If so, Lodestone Recruitment has an excellent opportunity in Barnsley

Lodestone Recruitment is partnering with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an Estimator for their growing fabrication operation in Barnsley — a business with strong investment, a full order book, and clear UK-wide growth plans.

The role

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll own the estimating process from enquiry to bid submission — interpreting drawings and specifications to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates across a range of structural steel and fabrication projects.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing estimates and detailed cost plans for fabrication and steelwork projects
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assessing material, labour, plant, and manufacturing costs
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities in tenders
• Supporting contract reviews and developing customer relationships

What we're looking for

• Ideally apprentice trained in Fabrication discipline like Plating, welding or general fabrication
• Previous Estimator experience in steel fabrication, structural steelwork, heavy engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costing
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Experience preparing competitive tenders and quotations
• Desirable: knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes; exposure to bridges, rail, infrastructure, or construction projects would be an advantage

What's on offer

• £45,000-£60,000 (DOE) plus company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Pension, life assurance, and Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and clear career progression