Deanston Cooper's client is a respected and long-established steel fabrication company with a reputation for delivering high-quality structural steel and metalwork throughout Scotland and the UK. Over the decades, they have built strong relationships with their clients by providing reliable, innovative, and cost-effective steel fabrication solutions across a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Due to continued success they now have a requirement for a Senior Estimator to be based out of their office in South Lanarkshire.
Your duties will include:
- Leading the estimating department and managing the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Preparing accurate cost estimates for structural steel fabrication and associated works.
- Sourcing and negotiating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assessing project risks and commercial opportunities.
- Developing pricing strategies to maximise profitability while remaining competitive.
- Liaising with clients, architects, engineers and main contractors throughout the tender process.
- Supporting contract handovers to the production and project management teams.
- Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements within estimating and commercial operations.
- Mentoring and supporting junior estimators
- Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Applications for the role of Senior Estimator are welcome from candidates with:
- Previous experience in an Estimator role
- Significant experience within the structural steel fabrication industry.
- Strong knowledge of structural steelwork, fabrication and construction methods.
- Excellent understanding of reading engineering drawings and specifications.
- Commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills
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