Estimator

Team Recruitment Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural steel and pipe-work fabrication, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include preparing pricing estimates, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. This role involves primarily indoor office work with occasional site visits and requires a trade qualification in fabrication or welding.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural steel and pipe-work fabrication is crucial.
• Must have a trade qualification in fabrication or welding.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed pricing estimates for projects.
• Collaborate with vendors for project-specific pricing.
• Coordinate project execution with operations and vendors.
• Work closely with customers to understand project requirements.
• Support management with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of structural steel and pipe-work fabrication/erection practices

Ability to read and interpret construction documents

Strong math, geometry, and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication/welding

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Are you passionate about precision, project planning, and structural steel fabrication? We're looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team and help drive successful project outcomes from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed pricing estimates, including material and labour take-offs.
• Collaborate with vendors to secure project-specific pricing.
• Coordinate with operations and vendors for seamless project execution in both shop and field.
• Work closely with customers to ensure complete understanding of project requirements and schedules.
• Support management team with additional duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoor office work with occasional site visits.
• Requires strong focus and concentration for independent reading and computation tasks.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of structural steel and pipe-work fabrication/erection practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of material grades, welding processes, and subcontracted services (NDT, coating, machining).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF review/editing software.
• Strong math, geometry, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Education

• Minimum: Trade qualification in fabrication/welding.