Senior Estimator – Structural Steel & Fabrication

Hunter Selection; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house CAD design

Modern manufacturing facilities

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Senior Estimator for a long-established company in North Wales. Join a stable team with 40+ years of experience delivering bespoke structural steelwork and fabrication projects across the UK.

The role involves reviewing tender documents, preparing detailed estimates, analysing costs, and coordinating with suppliers. Expect opportunities for value engineering, site involvement, and career progression within a respected organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple tenders to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for structural steelwork, fabrication and engineering projects.
• Analyse material, labour, subcontractor and overhead costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct site visits where required to evaluate project scope and identify potential risks.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Assist with contract handovers to project delivery teams following successful bids.
• Monitor market trends, material costs and industry developments.
• Support business development activities and contribute to bid strategy discussions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Tools

CAD

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking a Senior Estimator for a long-established company in North Wales. Join a stable team with 40+ years of experience delivering bespoke structural steelwork and fabrication projects across the UK.

The role involves reviewing tender documents, preparing detailed estimates, analysing costs, and coordinating with suppliers. Expect opportunities for value engineering, site involvement, and career progression within a respected organisation.