Structural Steel Estimator

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Turn Technical Detail into Commercial Opportunity

Are you a commercially minded Estimator with an interest in structural steelwork and the ability to turn technical drawings into accurate, competitive tenders?

We're working with an established engineering and construction business looking to strengthen its estimating team. This is an opportunity to join a professional, collaborative environment where you'll play an important role in identifying viable projects, preparing detailed cost estimates and helping secure new business.

You'll work closely with clients and internal departments to understand project requirements, assess opportunities and ensure tenders are prepared accurately and efficiently. If you enjoy combining technical understanding with commercial thinking and relationship building, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As Structural Steel Estimator, you'll manage enquiries and tender submissions from initial assessment through to the preparation of detailed estimates, helping the business identify and secure commercially attractive projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing incoming enquiries and assessing opportunities for commercial viability.

• Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions using technical drawings, specifications and project information.

• Reviewing project requirements to develop an accurate understanding of scope, costs and delivery expectations.

• Liaising with clients to clarify requirements, resolve queries and support the tender process.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers while supporting the development of new business opportunities.

• Working closely with internal departments to gather information and ensure estimates are accurate and competitive.

• Coordinating the estimating process to ensure enquiries and tenders are handled efficiently and deadlines are met.

• Managing a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail and commercial accuracy.

• Contributing to the wider commercial objectives of the business by identifying opportunities that support sustainable growth.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a practical, methodical approach to estimating who can balance technical detail, commercial awareness and customer service.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in estimating, preferably within structural steelwork or a related construction or engineering environment.

• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.

• A sound understanding of the estimating process and the factors that influence project costs.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess whether opportunities are financially viable.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, colleagues and stakeholders at different levels.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.

• A customer-focused approach, with an interest in developing long-term professional relationships.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

A relevant qualification in an engineering, technical or related discipline would be advantageous, as would previous experience within the structural steel industry.

What's on Offer?

You'll be joining an established business with an experienced team and the opportunity to develop your estimating career within a specialist engineering environment.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Company pension.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Health plan.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Share save scheme.

• Option to purchase additional annual leave.

Working hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm.

• Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you're an Estimator looking for a new opportunity where you can develop your technical knowledge, strengthen your commercial skills and contribute to securing new projects, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Get in touch to find out more about the role and what your next career move could look like.