Estimator, Engineering

Market 36 are currently looking for an Estimator on behalf of our client based in Braintree, on a full‑time and permanent basis.

To support the special structures department in preparing quotations for a variety of steelwork enquiries, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals for tendering purposes. You may occasionally attend business meetings but primarily work within the office to quantify steel work from drawing packages.

• Work from technical drawings and specifications to deliver effective pricing estimations of steelwork enquiries for the special projects team.
• Liaise with both internal and external resources (where appropriate) to ensure accuracy of tender pricing models.
• Assist when needed with tender governance meetings.
• Produce and maintain tender response, pricing, and compliance documentation.
• Support sales heads attendance at meetings with customers, and participation in engineering and commercial discussions.
• Assist when needed with handing over successful tenders to the operational delivery team.
• This list is not exhaustive and other duties appropriate to the level of this role.

• GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience in estimating steelwork fabrication.
• Experience working in a structural/construction sector.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skillset and Microsoft package.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical clients.
• Competent with the use of web browsing tools for online research purposes.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Office based.

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 (DOE)