Estimator

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Hanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Save scheme

Extra holidays

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Barnsley operation. The role involves turning enquiries into commercially viable proposals, pricing from drawings and specs, and coordinating tender activity with clients and internal teams.

You will work across project enquiries, manage deadlines, and build relationships with clients while leveraging your knowledge of structural steel practices. A technical or engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within construction or steel sector.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specs.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-focused approach.
• Experience communicating with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and identify viable steelwork schemes.
• Prepare detailed estimates from drawings/specifications.
• Coordinate tender processes with clients and internal departments.
• Develop existing client relationships and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Drawings interpretation

Commercial acumen

Client communication

Multi-project management

Deadlines management

Structural steel knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Estimator Novax Recruitment Ltd England, South Yorkshire, Barnsley

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Company

Some structural steel businesses measure their output in projects. This one measures it in tonnes.

With more than 75 years in the industry, this established structural steelwork business designs, manufactures and constructs projects across the UK and Europe. Its Barnsley operation has the capacity to process around 50,000 tonnes of steel every year, covering everything from straightforward building frames through to complex structures.

The business has built long-standing relationships with clients and contractors, supported by an experienced workforce and the capability to take projects from initial enquiry through to fabrication and construction.

With a strong pipeline of work, the estimating team is looking for someone who can take an enquiry, understand what is actually being asked for and turn it into a commercially viable proposal.

The Role

You will sit at the front end of the project lifecycle, working across enquiries, clients and internal departments to make sure opportunities are properly assessed and accurately priced.

You will:

• Assess incoming enquiries and identify commercially viable schemes.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates from drawings and technical specifications.
• Manage the tender process, coordinating with clients and departments across the business.
• Build existing client relationships while helping identify new business opportunities.
• Balance competing enquiries and deadlines while maintaining accuracy throughout the estimating process.

The Candidate

You will understand that good estimating is about more than putting numbers into a spreadsheet. You will need to interpret drawings, understand the practical requirements of the work and make sound commercial decisions.

You should have:

• Previous experience working within an estimating environment.
• A practical understanding of the estimating process.
• The ability to work confidently from detailed drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with clients and colleagues at different levels.
• Previous structural steel experience would be advantageous.
• A relevant technical or engineering qualification would be beneficial.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a structural steel business with 75+ years of industry experience.
• Work on projects across the UK and Europe.
• Be part of a business capable of processing approximately 50,000 tonnes of steel per year.
• Exposure to projects ranging from standard building frames through to complex structures.
• Opportunity to develop existing client relationships and contribute to new business opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Share Save scheme.
• Option to purchase additional holidays.
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm.
• Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm.