Lead Estimator – Structural Steel Fabrication

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

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