Steel Estimator (Steel Fabrication)

£35,000

Monday to Friday

Wirral / Cheshire

Permanent


We are thrilled to be recruiting for our hugely successful steel fabrication and engineering client as we look for an experienced Steel Estimator to join their rapidly expanding team.

Your Job role and responsibilities will be:

Receive enquiries from customers and follow up leads.
Projects range from small one-off jobs to large contracts.
Analyse plans, drawings and other project documentation in order to estimate costs.
Take off materials for pricing, obtain competitive quotes from external suppliers and
contractors where required.
Research the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment. Source reliable & competitive suppliers.
Formulate and provide unambiguous estimates and quotations for customers with full details of what's included / not included.
Produce clear and comprehensive contractual tender bids where necessary with breakdown of costs, terms and conditions.
Negotiate lead timescales with customers and consult with project managers/shop floor staff to ensure these are achievable.
Develop internal systems to streamline pricing and ensure consistency and efficiency.
Liaise with project managers and shop floor staff to assist in assessing potential projects.
Knowledge of all relevant health & safety matters and include allowances for any potential cost implications within quotations.
Awareness of respective building regulations.
Keeping up to date with any relevant new technologies.
Cost all project specific processes and seek to identify potential lean production methods wherever possible.
Communicate with project managers regarding any queries and clarifications to
ensure all projects are costed accordingly.
Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
Promote positive customer relations at all times.
Seek out new leads and develop new opportunities as they arise.
Assess any potential financial, technical and operational risk levels associated with a project and discuss with project managers.
Monitor the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated price.
Track and review project progress and be prepared to negotiate revised prices if the project deviates from the original requirements.
Manage and prioritise workload to ensure quotations are submitted within the required timeframe.
Site visits may be required in order to complete quotations.
Follow up quotations with customers for feedback and identify reasons for any rejections.
Maintain detailed records.


Your Qualifications & Experience:

Effective communication and negotiation skills
Previous experience in Steel Fabrications with an understanding of techniques and processes.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in estimating costs

Excellent contractual benefits and Immediate start available.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.