Estimator - Steel

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Option to purchase additional holidays

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Estimator - Steel in Leeds to manage enquiries, prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specifications, and identify commercially viable schemes. You will build client relationships and contribute to tender activities.

Ideal candidates will have a practical estimating background in steel or metalwork, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a site-based environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a relevant qualification in an appropriate technical or engineering-related discipline.
• Previous experience within secondary steel or architectural metalwork would be advantageous.
• Thorough practical understanding of the estimating process.
• Ability to work from detailed drawings and specifications.
• Commercially aware and customer-focused.
• Effective communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the enquiry process and identifying commercially viable schemes
• Maintaining and building upon existing client relationships
• Assisting in developing new client relationships and business opportunities
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the estimating and tender process
• Liaising closely with clients and departments across the business
• Preparing detailed estimates for clients

Skills

Estimating process

Detailed drawings

Client communication

Time management

Education

Engineering-related qualification

Job description

Estimator - Steel

Estimator - SteelPosition: Estimator - PMSS

Location: Leeds, West YorkshireSalary: £30,000-£45,000 (DOE)

Working Arrangement: Site basedEmployment Type: Permanent

Estimator required in Leeds, West Yorkshire for our client, a specialist steelwork company focused on the design, fabrication and installation of engineered steelwork, staircases and balustrade systems.

Our client is looking to recruit a commercially aware and customer-focused Estimator with a thorough practical understanding of the estimating process and the ability to work from detailed drawings and specifications. The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, working closely with clients and colleagues to identify commercially viable schemes and prepare detailed estimates.

Job Overview

The Estimator will be responsible for managing the enquiry process, identifying commercially viable opportunities and preparing detailed estimates for clients. The role will involve maintaining existing client relationships, developing new business opportunities and ensuring the smooth operation of the estimating and tender process.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing the enquiry process and identifying commercially viable schemes
• Maintaining and building upon existing client relationships
• Assisting in developing new client relationships and business opportunities
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the estimating and tender process
• Liaising closely with clients and departments across the business
• Preparing detailed estimates for clients

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Ideally hold a relevant qualification in an appropriate technical or engineering-related discipline
• Previous experience within secondary steel or architectural metalwork would be advantageous
• Thorough practical understanding of the estimating process
• Ability to work from detailed drawings and specifications
• Commercially aware and customer-focused
• Effective communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work to tight deadlines

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be dependent on experience, with a competitive benefits package including:

• Company pension
• Sick pay scheme
• Health plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme
• Option to purchase additional holidays

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-3:45pm