Estimator

Bimplus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in Leeds is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for new projects, working with the commercial, design and contracts teams.

You will review drawings, produce detailed take-offs and prepare estimates for labour, materials, fabrication and installation. Ideally, you will have estimating experience in architectural metalwork, structural steel or steel fabrication and be confident reading construction drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in architectural metalwork, structural steel or steel fabrication.
• Confident reading construction and fabrication drawings.
• Salary dependent on level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce detailed take-offs and material quantities.
• Prepare estimates for labour, materials, fabrication and installation.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyse project costs and prepare competitive tenders.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal project team.
• Follow up tenders and assist with negotiations.
• Support projects through handover from estimating to contracts.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Metalwork knowledge

Job description

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for new projects, working closely with the commercial, design and contracts teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Producing detailed take-offs and material quantities
• Preparing estimates for labour, materials, fabrication and installation
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analysing project costs and preparing competitive tendersIdentifying potential risks and opportunities within tenders
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and the internal project team
• Following up tenders and assisting with negotiations
• Supporting projects through the handover from estimating to contracts

The Candidate

Ideally you will have previous estimating experience within architectural metalwork, structural steel, steel fabrication or specialist construction.

You should be confident reading construction and fabrication drawings and have a good understanding of how metalwork packages are manufactured and installed.

Applications are welcomed from both developing Estimators and more experienced candidates, with the salary dependent on your level of experience.

Salary & Package

This is a great opportunity to join an established specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of projects and excellent opportunities for long-term career development