Steelwork Estimator

An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company.
This person must be familiar with and fully comply with the requirements of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems. You will be required to perform all the necessary functions required to fulfil the duties of a Steelwork Estimator including but not limited to the below:
The main works the Steelwork Estimator must be able to undertake is steelwork platforms, walkways, access ways complete with stairs, handrails, etc, structural buildings and cladding, rail, constructions, rail, MOD, utilities, nuclear.
Package
* Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
* 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield
Essential Skills of the Steelwork Estimator
* Proven estimating experience within steelwork / metalwork / fabrication.
* Technical knowledge of structural designs and materials for relevant industries
* Good level of numeracy and grammar
* Detailed knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
* Time management skills enabling multiple tender enquiry management
* Commercial awareness of the goals of the company
* Ability to seek out additional project work
* Excellent phone manner both internal and external
* Computer literacy including Microsoft Office particularly Excel
* Competent user of Exchequer system
* Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
* Disciplined approach to administration of documentation
Key Responsibilities
* The Steelwork Estimator will review technical drawings and initial scope of works for all enquiries.
* Ensure all relevant industry standards and procedures are available for enquiries.
* Develop a bill of quantity for all steelwork and associated products within a given tender.
* Forecast fabrication, metal finish and installation requirements of projects.
* Ensure any formal programs for the project received from customers are filed with tenders, to allow successful project management.
* Consider all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems requirements for tenders.
* Produce final tender documents including full cost base and scope of works.
* Update the Enquiry Management Access database with all relevant information.
* Make projects live on Exchequer when orders are confirmed.
* Store tender related documents on the T: drive within the customer related directories.
* Liaising with clients to confirm works and attending sites to complete surveys when necessary.
* Agreeing specifications of work with clients and making adequate notes to enable the manufacture and installation of projects.
* Periodically contacting customers to chase up tender acceptance.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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