Steel Estimator

Express Recruitment; East Leake; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in East Leake is seeking a Steel Estimator with considerable estimating experience in steel manufacturing. The role requires reading technical drawings, pricing materials, and interacting with clients to secure business. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate must possess a full UK Driving Licence and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for bonuses

Free onsite parking

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working as an Estimator in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical tender drawings.
• Price materials from drawings.
• Liaise with teams to produce competitive bids.
• Complete tender submissions in line with SLAs.
• Identify and secure business from clients.
• Create and send quotation documents.
• Exercise knowledge to build market pricing.
• Follow up on submissions and client feedback.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Understanding of structural steelwork

Financially and numerically adept

Solid communication skills

Negotiation experience

Job description

Posted:

2 days ago

Category:

Deadline:

October 21, 2026

Are you a time-served Estimator within steel manufacturing?

Are you looking for a new challenge with an industry leading construction-material manufacturer?

If the answer is yes, then this is the perfect role for you!

Express Recruitment are delighted to be representing an award-winning, family-run manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Steel Estimator with considerable estimating experience within a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will understand structural steelwork and have produced bids and tenders. Please note that, to be considered for this role, you must have a full, clean UK Driving Licence.

There is a competitive salary of up to c£50,000 per annum D.O.E. on offer alongside a generous benefits package including opportunities for bonuses, free onsite parking, and comprehensive training.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical tender drawings
• Price materials from drawings
• Liaise with members of teams across the company to produce competitive bids
• Complete comprehensive take-off and tender submissions in line with SLAs
• Identify and secure business from existing and new clients
• Create and send off quotation documents to clients
• Exercise knowledge of industry to build system of market pricing
• Follow up on submissions and client feedback
• Present handovers to contracts team

Skills and Qualifications

• Considerable experience working as an Estimator in a manufacturing setting
• Able to read technical drawings and schematics
• Understanding of structural steelwork
• Financially and numerically adept whilst taking commercial factors into consideration
• Solid communication skills both verbally and written
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and contractors
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to c£50,000 per annum D.O.E.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

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