Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

28 days holiday rising with length of service

Pension Scheme

Progression opportunity

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

My client is a growing structural steel stockholder in North Yorkshire. The company is currently going through significant growth and a central part of this growth is maintaining an effective, efficient, motivated and happy workforce. With this in mind, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, self‑motivated individual to join their busy commercial department as a Steel Estimator based in Harrogate.

• Dealing with incoming enquiries from builders, engineers, architects etc, measuring + qualifying material from engineers and architect’s drawings/ specifications and bill of quantity paperwork.
• Preparation of cost estimates within strict time frames; mainly for structural steel and architectural structures. Mainly projects which require up to 5 tonnes of steel and need a fast turnaround.
• Preparation of detailed quotations and presentation documents.
• Maintaining and improving the quality of estimating techniques and processes.
• Ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with promptly and professionally right through to delivery of steel on site.
• Ensure key accounts are developed and relationships maintained.
• Maximise the conversion of enquiries to orders.
• Ensure any drawings produced by the Drawing Office are accurate to customer requirements.

• At least 2 years' experience as an estimator in structural steel work/architectural metalwork/building trade.
• Strong maths and analytical skills, as well as an eye for detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with our clients.
• Understanding of computers and processing and spreadsheet programs.