Structural Steel Estimator - Training & Growth

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

EOT profit sharing

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Structural Steel Estimator in Preston for an established steel fabrication specialist. The role suits someone with experience in structural and architectural steelwork or related fields and offers opportunities to learn and progress.

You will read and interpret drawings, prepare material take-offs and cost estimates, obtain supplier quotes, assess labour and site costs, and present formal quotations to clients.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and analyze architectural and structural engineering drawings/specifications.
• Prepare accurate, detailed material take-offs and cost estimates for structural steelwork and secondary metalwork.
• Obtain competitive quotes from material suppliers, galvanizers, coaters, and subcontractors.
• Assess fabrication and erection labor requirements, timeframes, and site setup costs.
• Prepare and present comprehensive formal quotations to clients.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with main contractors, architects, and suppliers.
• Hand over awarded projects smoothly to our project management and fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and analyze architectural and structural engineering drawings/specifications.
• Prepare accurate, detailed material take-offs and cost estimates for structural steelwork and secondary metalwork.
• Obtain competitive quotes from material suppliers, galvanizers, coaters, and subcontractors.
• Assess fabrication and erection labor requirements, timeframes, and site setup costs.
• Prepare and present comprehensive formal quotations to clients.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with main contractors, architects, and suppliers.
• Hand over awarded projects smoothly to our project management and fabrication teams.

Skills

Estimating software

Excel

CAD drawings reading

Job description

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Structural Steel Estimator in Preston for an established steel fabrication specialist. The role suits someone with experience in structural and architectural steelwork or related fields and offers opportunities to learn and progress.

You will read and interpret drawings, prepare material take-offs and cost estimates, obtain supplier quotes, assess labour and site costs, and present formal quotations to clients.