Estimator - Steel

Estimator - Steel Fabrications

40 - 50k

Hybrid working

Our Client is an expert in their field and supply a diverse range of customers on infrastructure projects in the rail, highways, energy, engineering, material handling and construction sectors. Due to continued growth they are seeking an experienced Estimator with knowledge of these industries to join their team. This is a hybrid position with 2/3 days working from home, depending on business needs.

Job Description:

• Read technical tender drawings.
• Extract and price materials.
• Decide best process route for labour pricing purposes.
• Put times to processes using practical knowledge.
• Establish supply chain costs to be included in tenders.
• Generate quotation documents and send to clients.
• Negotiate and complete tenders to sales.
• Ensure the Company CRM system is accurately maintained in line with BDM.
• Build relationships with clients and recognise new business opportunities alongside BDM.
• Communicate with Clients and Projects Teams.
• Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task.
• To build, manage and maintain a substantial pipeline and to ensure that all pipeline activity is accurately documented and kept up to date in the company's CRM system.

Required Skills:

• High level sales experience in a client facing environment
• Expert knowledge of the steel fabrication sector and the industries that feed into it
• Established contacts and prospects relevant to the steel fabrication sector
• Excellent financial and numerical skill and sound commercial awareness
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task