Estimator Steelwork
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Carlisle
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 03 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 23 Aug 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Estimator (Steelwork)
GBP40,500 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
Carslisle
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a leading and successful Structural Steel Fabrication company in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Knowledge and experience of working in the Structural Steelwork industry is preferred, but not essential.
The Role:
The role of the Estimator will include the preparation of tenders from Engineer's and Architect's drawings, attaining new business through new and existing clients, following up on existing tenders and attending meetings with clients to discuss tenders.
You will be confident in managing and co-ordinating all aspect of your tenders, ensuring all requirements have been fulfilled and complied with and will provide costing's and proposals within the agreed timeframes.
The ideal candidate will be local to Cumbria, but remote working will be considered for the right candidate.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
* Receiving enquiries and carrying out accurate take offs from structural engineer drawings.
* Preparing tenders.
* Liaising with the Head of Estimating and Project team to develop tender execution plans and communicating the tender strategy effectively to all team members.
* Liaising with the Contracts Director to understand and interpret site requirements.
* Developing relationships with Client Estimators & Surveyors from initial contact.
* Liaising with our Supply Chain for secondary trade quotations & understanding those products (precast concrete, metal decking, edge protection etc.).
* Attend tender settlement meetings with the Company Directors to confirm understanding of each individual tender.
* Submission of tenders, ensuring customer timelines are strictly adhered to.
* Organising client meetings to discuss our tenders; scope, specification, terms, inclusions, exclusions, price, programme, methodology etc.
* Carrying out tasks to assist the Head of Estimating.
Desired Skills & Requirements:
* Ability to interpret and work from structural Engineer's & Architect's drawings.
* Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent communication skills and a proven relationship builder.
* Excellent IT and Computer Skills including Microsoft Office, Excel & Project.
* Professional telephone & video-conferencing skills.
* Energetic, ambitious with a strong desire to succeed.
* Willingness to learn and develop all aspects of the business.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Excellent time management.
* Ability to work well as part of a team and also under your own initiative when required.
* A valid UK Driving license
GBP40,500 per annum
Full-time | Permanent
Carslisle
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a leading and successful Structural Steel Fabrication company in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Knowledge and experience of working in the Structural Steelwork industry is preferred, but not essential.
The Role:
The role of the Estimator will include the preparation of tenders from Engineer's and Architect's drawings, attaining new business through new and existing clients, following up on existing tenders and attending meetings with clients to discuss tenders.
You will be confident in managing and co-ordinating all aspect of your tenders, ensuring all requirements have been fulfilled and complied with and will provide costing's and proposals within the agreed timeframes.
The ideal candidate will be local to Cumbria, but remote working will be considered for the right candidate.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
* Receiving enquiries and carrying out accurate take offs from structural engineer drawings.
* Preparing tenders.
* Liaising with the Head of Estimating and Project team to develop tender execution plans and communicating the tender strategy effectively to all team members.
* Liaising with the Contracts Director to understand and interpret site requirements.
* Developing relationships with Client Estimators & Surveyors from initial contact.
* Liaising with our Supply Chain for secondary trade quotations & understanding those products (precast concrete, metal decking, edge protection etc.).
* Attend tender settlement meetings with the Company Directors to confirm understanding of each individual tender.
* Submission of tenders, ensuring customer timelines are strictly adhered to.
* Organising client meetings to discuss our tenders; scope, specification, terms, inclusions, exclusions, price, programme, methodology etc.
* Carrying out tasks to assist the Head of Estimating.
Desired Skills & Requirements:
* Ability to interpret and work from structural Engineer's & Architect's drawings.
* Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent communication skills and a proven relationship builder.
* Excellent IT and Computer Skills including Microsoft Office, Excel & Project.
* Professional telephone & video-conferencing skills.
* Energetic, ambitious with a strong desire to succeed.
* Willingness to learn and develop all aspects of the business.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Excellent time management.
* Ability to work well as part of a team and also under your own initiative when required.
* A valid UK Driving license