Estimator

CMD Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable steel fabrication company in Southwest England is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team. You will prepare competitive estimates for various structural steel projects and liaise with clients and contractors. The role offers an opportunity for career progression into a senior position and comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating within structural steel or construction.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for structural steel projects.
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers for pricing and technical information.
• Conduct material take-offs and prepare cost breakdowns.

Skills

Experience in estimating

Understanding of steel fabrication

Interpretation of technical drawings

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Estimator - Structural Steel – Southwest England | Full-time, Permanent | Salary £35-50K DOE + Benefits | Career Progression Opportunity

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to bring your skills to a well-established and growing structural steel business? Our client, a reputable steel fabrication company based in the Southwest, is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Estimator to join their commercial team.

You'll be working on a wide range of steel projects—from industrial units and portal frames to complex multi-storey structures. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is keen to take more ownership of the tendering process, with support to grow into a more senior role over time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for structural steelwork projects
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, engineers, and suppliers to gather pricing and technical information
• Conduct material take-offs and prepare cost breakdowns for labour, materials, and subcontractors
• Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and alternative solutions
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings where required
• Support handover to the contracts team and assist with procurement planning

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in estimating within structural steel, construction, or a related sector
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication, erection processes, and associated costs
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress into a senior estimator or commercial role
• Friendly and supportive team with a strong reputation in the industry
• Long-standing company with consistent project flow and a healthy pipeline
• Competitive salary, benefits, and development support