Estimator

Skanska; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an Estimator for their Cementation team in Doncaster. The role involves assessing client enquiries, producing detailed estimates, and ensuring project profitability. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background, experience in fabrication, and adeptness in using estimating software.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering/estimating/shop floor role.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Register and assess enquiries with the Fabrication Team.
• Provide accurate appraisals of clients' requirements.
• Produce detailed estimates with accurate pricing.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Steel fabrications knowledge

Commercial awareness

Computer literacy

Tools

CAD

Tekla

Strumis

Job description

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Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking to recruit an Estimator to join our Cementation team based in Doncaster. This role will work within our Fabrication Business stream and will be responsible for supporting the business in winning both value added and sustainable work.

What you'll do:

• Register and Assess enquiries in conjunction with the Fabrication Team including the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC).
• Provide an accurate appraisal of the clients’ requirements, summarising the points and identifying the risks and opportunities with the tender/ contract.
• Liaise with designers to come up with workable solutions to potential risks that are economically viable.
• Seek opportunities to increase profitability of tenders.
• Produce detailed estimates, including pricing of all necessary items and labour considerations for project execution.
• Ensure that information on the in-house, bespoke estimating system is both accurate and up to date.
• Attend and contribute at meetings and presentations with clients as part of the estimating team.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Good engineering and steel fabrications knowledge with previous experience in an engineering/estimating/shop floor role.
• Able to understand engineering drawings/engineering specifications/Eurocodes/British Standards.
• Working knowledge of CAD / Tekla
• Commercial awareness to win profitable/sustainable projects.
• Computer literate - Microsoft packages, including Excel (being able to set formulas, produce spreadsheets etc).
• Experience in using Strumis or similar steel fabrication estimating systems