About the job

Description

We are looking for a Structural Steel/Bridge Estimator. The business is well known for projects in the Railway, Highways and Construction Industry, working alongside various Tier 1 Contractors. This would be a great position for someone who has experience in the steelwork sector and can confidently apply their skills, knowledge and experience to other well-known, large-scale projects

This is an autonomous role where you will work closely with the Sales and Estimating team to generate estimates and undertake a range of office responsibilities for bespoke Structural Steel projects. You will undertake occasional site visit but primarily work within the office to quantify steel work from engineering drawings and sub-contract packages.

Requirements

• Review and assess from available drawings/specifications/BoQ to the extent of the requirement and/or opportunity on a project-by-project basis
• Prepare and submit competitively priced quotations in accordance with the compliant specification for the Project and if necessary, value engineer the package and secure competitive advantage.
• Submit re-quotes as and when necessary, in strict compliance with any agreed design changes or scheme amendments
• Liaison with main contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, and internal staff on technical matters
• Development and maintenance of established processes/the New ABI Database and SAP (customer relationship management systems).
• On receipt of new orders to ensure all contract documentation is reviewed and a reply to the order is issued to the client confirming agreed price, payment terms and site attendances.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team in evaluating the extent of any given opportunity and in seeking to optimize its value.
• Any other tasks reasonably requested of you by your line manager or the board

Qualifications/Experience

3 Year plus in a similar role. Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite including programmes such as Excel and Word

Advantageous Experience

• Estimator
• Quantity Surveyor
• Plater/Fabricator
• Steel Erection
• Supervision
• Project Delivery
• Estimating
• Planning
• Design

More about the role

• The company supply several industries, ensuring a varied workload. Projects will include:
• Railway Stations (Access For all Schemes)
• Rail Bridges
• Footbridges
• Road Bridges
• Lift Shafts
• Platform Canopies
• Staircases
• Motorway Gantries
• Structural Steelwork Repairs on existing Bridges or Infrastructure
• Temporary Works
• Construction
• Sub-Contract Works Packages I.e. Glazing, Cladding, Balustrades, Civils work etc…

The main purpose of the role is to manage and oversee the structural steelwork installation on several projects. The role will occasionally involve weekend possession working, night working depending on the type of work the company are undertaking and you will at times be expected to work away from home. The role will be office based when not on site.

Monday to Friday

39 hour week

24 days annual leave + bank holidays