Structural Steel Estimator – Tendering & Costing (London)

Workforce People and Data Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join the commercial team. You will prepare detailed costings and tenders from drawings, covering materials, labour, fabrication and installation.

You will review drawings, gather quotations, and liaise with clients and suppliers while identifying risks and opportunities to support successful bids.

Qualifications

• Previous experience estimating within the structural steelwork industry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for structural steelwork projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing material take-offs and calculating quantities.
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Calculating fabrication, labour, transport and installation costs.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the commercial team through the tender process.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

Costing

Communication

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Commercial awareness

Job description

Workforce People and Data Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join the commercial team. You will prepare detailed costings and tenders from drawings, covering materials, labour, fabrication and installation.

You will review drawings, gather quotations, and liaise with clients and suppliers while identifying risks and opportunities to support successful bids.