Estimator

MET Recruitment UK Ltd
Estimator
Permanent
Bilston
£30,000 – £50,000
What’s on offer:
- Salary – £30,000 – £50,000 DOE
- 5h per week – may be required to work additional hours/weekends
- Permanent
- Pension scheme
- SAYE scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Occupational Health scheme
- Private Health Care scheme
- Bonus eligibility
- Life Assurance
- Training, Employee Assistance Programme inc
- Exclusive Offers – An online portal offering vouchers and discounts
- 25-day Annual Leave plus Bank Hols.
I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-established industry leader for an Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates. The role requires a strong understanding of installation methods and relevant industry standards, along with the ability to confidently interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications related to parapet systems.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for parapet supply and installation, including materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor elements.
- Work closely with the design and engineering teams to ensure technical compliance and value engineering.
- Identify risks, exclusions, and opportunities within tenders and communicate them clearly.
- Support bid submissions with pricing breakdowns, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
- Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required.
- Collaborate with project managers and commercial teams to ensure smooth handover of successful bids
Person specifications:
- Experience in estimating within the highways or civil engineering sector, ideally with a focus on parapet systems
- or similar safety infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of parapet types, installation methods, and relevant standards (e.g., EN 1317, BS 7818).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.