Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an Estimator – Architectural Metalwork to manage tenders for high-end architectural systems. The ideal candidate has estimating experience in metalwork fabrications, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This role involves preparing detailed tenders and maintaining client relationships, with a salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Must have estimating experience within the metalwork fabrications market sector.
• Ideally have experience dealing with balustrades, balconies, canopies, stairs, and secondary steelwork.
• Familiar with JCT & NEC contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deal with enquiries from various clients via phone calls and emails.
• Prepare and submit accurate tenders within the timeframe provided.
• Conduct handover meetings passing secured projects to production team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Estimator – Architectural Metalwork

Job reference Number: 923080-8280-25205

Location: Commutable to Dudley

Remuneration: £30,000 - £40,000neg + discretionary bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

The role of the Estimator – Architectural Metal will involve:

• Estimator position dealing with a high end range of architectural metal systems such as: balustrades, balconies, canopies, stairs, hand rails and staircases
• Carrying out take-offs from drawings and measurements to produce bills of quantities/price schedules
• Dealing with enquiries from various clients via phone calls and emails
• Preparing and submitting accurate and detailed tenders within the timeframe provided
• Following up all submitted tenders, receiving feedback from clients and updating records accordingly
• Conduct handover meetings passing secured projects to production team
• Continue to develop relationships with clients to secure further business
• Carrying out cost controls for the entirety of the project
• Liaising with colleagues to facilitate the progression of tenders and projects
• Producing estimates for projects ranging from £20k to circa £5m in value

The ideal applicant will be Estimator – Architectural Metal with:

• Must have estimating experience within the metalwork fabrications market sector
• Ideally will have experience dealing with balustrades, balconies, canopies, stairs, hand rails, staircases & secondary steelwork
• Familiar with JCT & NEC contractors
• Experience working for a sub-contractor liaising with main contractors
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and excellent organisation skills
• Driven, enthusiastic, comfortable working autonomously