Design & Estimating Engineer; Steel Structures

Position: Design & Estimating Engineer (Steel Structures) (Permanent)
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