Senior Estimator: Structural Steel & Fabrication Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern manufacturing facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection recruiting a Senior Estimator in North Wales to join a well-established structural steel and fabrication business. You will review drawings, prepare detailed estimates, and manage tender submissions for diverse projects across the UK.

With 5+ years estimating experience, you will interpret technical drawings, analyse costs, obtain supplier quotes, and identify value engineering opportunities while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple tenders and meeting 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 to evaluate project scope and risks.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Assist with contract handovers to project delivery teams.
• Monitor market trends, material costs and industry developments.
• Support bid strategy discussions.

Skills

Estimating

Tender submissions

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Multi-tender management

Tools

CAD design

Job description

Hunter Selection recruiting a Senior Estimator in North Wales to join a well-established structural steel and fabrication business. You will review drawings, prepare detailed estimates, and manage tender submissions for diverse projects across the UK.

With 5+ years estimating experience, you will interpret technical drawings, analyse costs, obtain supplier quotes, and identify value engineering opportunities while meeting tight deadlines.