Estimator

Novax Recruitment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Sharesave scheme

Additional annual leave option

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Estimator for structural steel based in Wakefield. You will manage enquiry and tender processes, prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specs, and work with clients and internal teams to win projects across the UK and Europe.

The role emphasizes commercial and technical assessment, maintaining client relationships, and helping identify opportunities. A background in structural steel estimation and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience in structural steel or similar construction sectors.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and extract quantities.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to price work competitively.
• Excellent communication with clients and internal teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the enquiry and tender process from initial enquiry to submission.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates from drawings and tender docs.
• Liaise with clients and internal departments to ensure timely tenders.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, commercial and operations teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Drawing & specs

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Estimator – Structural Steel

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive DOE

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Some estimates win projects.

Others win relationships.

When you're estimating structural steel, the numbers have to be right, but so does the judgement behind them.

This is an opportunity to join an established structural steel specialist with more than 75 years of industry experience, delivering projects ranging from straightforward building frames through to complex and technically demanding structures across the UK and Europe.

With significant fabrication capacity and an experienced workforce behind them, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality structural steelwork.

Now they're looking for an Estimator who can play a key role in identifying opportunities, developing competitive tenders and helping turn enquiries into successful projects.

The Role

As an Estimator, you'll take responsibility for the enquiry and tender process, assessing opportunities from a commercial and technical perspective.

You'll work from detailed drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates, while liaising with clients and internal departments to ensure tenders are delivered effectively and on time.

You'll also have an important role in maintaining existing client relationships and supporting the development of new business opportunities.

This is more than a numbers role.

You'll be involved in the conversations that determine which projects the business pursues, how they are priced and ultimately what gets won.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the enquiry process and identifying commercially viable schemes
• Preparing detailed and accurate estimates for clients
• Working from drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Managing the estimating and tender process from enquiry through to submission
• Liaising closely with clients throughout the tender process
• Working collaboratively with estimating, engineering, commercial and operational teams
• Maintaining and developing existing client relationships
• Supporting the development of new client relationships and business opportunities
• Managing a varied workload while working to tight deadlines
• Ensuring estimates are commercially competitive and technically sound

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience within an estimating role
• Practical understanding of the structural steel estimating process
• Experience working from detailed drawings and specifications
• A commercially aware and customer-focused approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines
• A relevant technical or engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Previous experience within structural steel would be highly desirable

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a business with genuine heritage in the structural steel industry, backed by an experienced workforce and the capability to deliver major projects across the UK and Europe.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of enquiries, build strong client relationships and play a direct role in the company's continued growth.

It's a role suited to an Estimator who understands that winning work isn't just about producing a price — it's about understanding the project, the client and the commercial opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Health plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Save As You Earn (Sharesave) scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

If you're an experienced Structural Steel Estimator looking for an opportunity with an established business where you can make a genuine commercial impact, this could be the next move for you.