At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Construction Estimator and shape the future of building projects.
- Company: Severfield, the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and Europe.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on iconic projects while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CAD software.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Estimator to join our team, based at either our Lostock or Glasgow office. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe.
A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together! Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education. The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors.
In the Construction Estimator position, you will play a key role in the Pre-Construction Department in developing and reviewing construction methodologies and programmes for project tenders. Your aim will be to develop efficient and commercially advantageous solutions for project delivery on site, while also achieving client’s requirements. You’ll bring a good understanding of construction techniques that can be applied to the wide range of projects delivered by the business.
Other Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Interpret CAD and technical drawings to inform erection estimates
- Translate site-specific information into actionable insights for the Estimating team
- Assess crane and plant requirements and incorporate costs into base estimations
- Determine access equipment needs for site operations
- Assess and develop site welding requirements and incorporate costs into base estimations
- Evaluate temporary works requirements and obtain relevant quotes
- Contribute to / Produce detailed erection pricing sheets
- Contribute to programme planning and tender submissions for erection phases
We’re looking for someone with significant site-based construction experience, ideally within structural steel environments. An HNC in a relevant field is desirable, but not essential, alongside strong technical and communication skills. As well as being:
- Proficient in Trimble Connect
- Appreciation of CAD / Tekla
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience/appreciation of proprietary programming software (such as Asta / Primavera /Project) is desirable
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrates personal responsibility for Health & Safety
- Understands and applies H&S legislation in daily work
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday
- 7% employer pension contributions
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee benefits scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Save as you earn
- Free onsite parking (role specific)
- Business health insurance
Construction Estimator in Bolton employer: Severfield
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