Senior Estimator

Deanston Cooper; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deanston Cooper Ltd, a respected steel fabrication company based in Scotland, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their South Lanarkshire office. You will lead the estimating team, manage tender processes, and drive profitability with precise cost estimation.

The role requires strong knowledge of structural steelwork, drawing interpretation, and commercial acumen to win projects across the UK. You will mentor junior estimators and develop client relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Estimator role.
• Significant experience within the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Strong knowledge of structural steelwork, fabrication and construction methods.
• Excellent understanding of reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the estimating department and managing the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates for structural steel fabrication and associated works.
• Sourcing and negotiating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assessing project risks and commercial opportunities.
• Developing pricing strategies to maximise profitability while remaining competitive.
• Liaising with clients, architects, engineers and main contractors throughout the tender process.
• Supporting contract handovers to the production and project management teams.
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within estimating and commercial operations.
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators
• Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Skills

Estimator experience

Structural steel fabrication

Reading drawings & specs

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Deanston Cooper's client is a respected and long-established steel fabrication company with a reputation for delivering high-quality structural steel and metalwork throughout Scotland and the UK. Over the decades, they have built strong relationships with their clients by providing reliable, innovative, and cost-effective steel fabrication solutions across a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Due to continued success they now have a requirement for a Senior Estimator to be based out of their office in South Lanarkshire.

Your duties will include:

• Leading the estimating department and managing the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates for structural steel fabrication and associated works.
• Sourcing and negotiating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assessing project risks and commercial opportunities.
• Developing pricing strategies to maximise profitability while remaining competitive.
• Liaising with clients, architects, engineers and main contractors throughout the tender process.
• Supporting contract handovers to the production and project management teams.
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within estimating and commercial operations.
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators
• Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Applications for the role of Senior Estimator are welcome from candidates with:

• Previous experience in an Estimator role
• Significant experience within the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Strong knowledge of structural steelwork, fabrication and construction methods.
• Excellent understanding of reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills