Steelwork / metalwork Estimator

Estimator – Structural Steel / Architectural Metalwork

Location: Walthamstow, East London
Salary: £30,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established structural steel and architectural metalwork fabricator based in Walthamstow is looking to recruit an Estimator to join its commercial team.

This is a great opportunity for an estimator with experience in structural steel, architectural metalwork, fabrication or a similar specialist subcontracting environment.

The company is open to candidates at different levels of experience, with the salary ranging from £30,000 to £60,000 depending on your background and ability.

The Role

You will be responsible for pricing a range of structural steel and architectural metalwork projects, working from drawings, specifications and tender information.

Typical duties will include:

* Preparing estimates and quotations for structural steel and metalwork projects

* Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents

* Carrying out take-offs and measuring quantities

* Obtaining prices for materials, labour and subcontracted works

* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors

* Preparing detailed cost breakdowns

* Assessing fabrication and installation requirements

* Identifying potential commercial risks within tender documents

* Preparing and submitting competitive tenders

* Liaising with clients, contractors, project managers and the internal fabrication team

* Reviewing tender opportunities and helping decide which projects to pursue

* Supporting projects through handover from estimating into delivery

The Candidate

Applicants should have previous experience within one or more of the following areas:

* Structural steel

* Architectural metalwork

* Steel fabrication

* Secondary steelwork

* Balustrades, staircases and handrails

* General metalwork

* Specialist construction subcontracting

You should have a good understanding of drawings and specifications and be comfortable producing accurate estimates for fabrication and installation works.

The position could suit an experienced Estimator looking for a senior role, or someone earlier in their estimating career who already has relevant steel or metalwork experience and wants to develop further.

Package

£30,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience

This is a permanent position with an established fabricator offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on a varied range of structural steel and architectural metalwork projects across London and the surrounding areas.

Apply with your CV for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed