Steel Estimator

  • Location:
    Leicester, Leicestershire Leicester, Leicestershire Leicester, Leicestershire Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Salary:
    c£45,000 / per annum D.O.E.
  • Posted:
    4 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Engineering Jobs
  • Deadline:
    September 9, 2025

Are you a time-served Estimator within manufacturing? Are you looking for a new challenge with an industry leading construction-material manufacturer?

Express Recruitment are delighted to be representing an award-winning, family-run manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Steel Estimator with considerable estimating experience within a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will understand structural steelwork and have produced bids and tenders. Please note that, to be considered for this role, you must have a full, clean UK Driving Licence.

There is a competitive salary of up to c£45,000 per annum D.O.E. on offer alongside a generous benefits package including opportunities for bonuses, free onsite parking, and comprehensive training.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret technical tender drawings
  • Price materials from drawings
  • Liaise with members of teams across the company to produce competitive bids
  • Complete comprehensive take-off and tender submissions in line with SLAs
  • Identify and secure business from existing and new clients
  • Create and send off quotation documents to clients
  • Exercise knowledge of industry to build system of market pricing
  • Follow up on submissions and client feedback
  • Present handovers to contracts team

Skills and Qualifications

  • Considerable experience working as an Estimator in a manufacturing setting
  • Able to read technical drawings and schematics
  • Understanding of structural steelwork
  • Financially and numerically adept whilst taking commercial factors into consideration
  • Solid communication skills both verbally and written
  • Experience negotiating with suppliers and contractors
  • Full UK Driving Licence

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to c£45,000 per annum D.O.E.

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.