Estimator; Steel​/Infrastructure

Position: Estimator (Steel/Infrastructure)
Estimator / Draughts person

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

The Company  

An established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong track record of delivering complex products for UK and international infrastructure projects is seeking an Estimator / Draughts person to join its growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from one-off component designs to long-term, multi-phase engineering programmes. The position is office-based and will involve close collaboration with engineering, production, and commercial teams.

The Job               

Analyse customer requirements and prepare accurate estimate bids in line with project objectives and deadlines

Review technical documentation and budgets to ensure completeness and compliance

Liaise with engineers and designers to understand design intent and provide technical input to manufacturing teams

Produce detailed cost estimates, including raw materials, subcontractor pricing, labour, and equipment costs

Compile and maintain accurate bids, quotations, and supporting data for internal stakeholders

Apply engineering principles and materials knowledge to assess feasibility of manufacture and construction

Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements and ensure quotation accuracy

Estimate fabrication times in collaboration with production teams to maintain efficiency and appropriate methodologies

Incorporate value engineering principles where possible during the design and estimating process

Prioritise enquiries effectively to support high levels of customer satisfaction

Liaise with external suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and structural engineers as required

Participate in project and production meetings to ensure delivery on time and within budget

Maintain accurate records and ensure drawing revisions and changes are controlled and documented

The Person       

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Proven experience in steel estimating, ideally within a shop-floor or manufacturing environment

Experience of major steel or infrastructure-related construction projects is highly desirable

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of industry standards and best practices

High level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel (including formulas and spreadsheet development)

What’s on Offer

Permanent, full-time position

Starting Salary of £30,000  +Benefits.

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects

Collaborative engineering-focused environment with long-term career development potential