Estimator – Structural Steelwork

Mitchell Maguire; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel expenses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire is seeking an Estimator – Steel Fabrication to oversee a range of heavy and light steelwork projects, handling end-to-end tendering from take-offs to submission and handover, based in Middlesbrough with national coverage (typical projects in the North East).

The successful candidate will prepare precise cost estimates from drawings and specs, engage with clients and contractors on site, provide value engineering input, mentor junior estimators, and manage projects typically up

Qualifications

• Estimating experience within structural steelwork or related sectors.
• Experience dealing with a Main-contractor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High levels of organisation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering process: take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates from drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
• Manage and track tender opportunities with timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
• Engage with clients and contractors via site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams and mentor junior estimators.
• Oversee projects typically up to £10m in value.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering

Cost estimation

Client liaison

Site visits

Value engineering

Microsoft Office

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator – Structural Steelwork

Job Title: Estimator – Steel Fabrication

Job reference Number: 569386-6394-26252

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Steel, Structural Steel, Construction, Manufacturing, Steel, Metalwork, Steel Fabrication, Building Works, Building Materials, Racking, Shelving, Industrial Flooring, Steel Framing, Industrial Doors, Side Rails, Access, SFS, Beams, Modular Buildings, Offsite Construction

Office Based: Middlesbrough

Area to be covered: National (Typical projects based North East)

Remuneration: £45,000 - £50,000neg

Benefits: Fuel expenses & Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Estimator – Steel Fabrication will involve:

• Estimator position overseeing a range of heavy & light steelwork projects
• Lead end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software
• Manage and track tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions
• Engage with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids
• Collaborate with internal teams, lead handovers, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability
• Oversee projects typically up to £10m in value

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Steel Fabrication with:

• Must have Estimating experience within the structural steelwork or related sectors (industrial doors, fabrication, temporary buildings, SFS, architectural metal, steelwork)
• Ideal for a candidate to have experience dealing with a Main-contractor
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Confident individual that can deal with any problems that occur on site
• Must be a hard worker that is ready to get stuck in
• High levels of organisation
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Management Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Management Jobs, Construction Management Vacancies and Specification Management Positions within the building industry in sectors such as: Estimator, Estimating, Steel, Structural Steel, Architectural Metalwork, Metalwork, Building Works, External Building Works, Welding, Fabrication, Flooring, Steel Framing, Steel Decking, Side Rails, Access, SFS, Beams, Structures, Modular Buildings, Offsite Construction, Industrial Doors, Temporary Construction, Industrial