Estimator

A steelwork contractor in Leicestershire is currently looking for an Estimator to join their Housebuilders division on a permanent basis.

Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Duties:

• Reading technical tender and architectural drawings.


• Extracting and pricing materials for fabrication packages.


• Producing competitive bids and comprehensive tender submissions.


• Estimating labour, materials, plant, and site operation costs.


• Generating quotation documents and issuing to clients.


• Liaising with existing and new clients to identify business opportunities.


• Negotiating and converting tenders into sales.


• Supporting handover meetings with the Contracts team upon tender award.


• Maintaining strong commercial awareness and market pricing knowledge.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Estimator role.


• Strong understanding of structural, secondary, and architectural steelwork.


• Ability to read technical and architectural drawings.


• Understanding of building regulations, contract law, and health & safety legislation.


• Strong numerical, commercial, and IT skills.


• Excellent communication, organisation, and negotiation skills.


• CRM experience and Full UK Driving Licence desirable.

If you are interested, please send your CV for consideration.