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Estimator
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnsley, ENG, S75, GB
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Are you an experienced Estimator from a steel fabrication, structural steelwork, heavy engineering, or manufacturing background?
Do you enjoy turning technical drawings into winning commercial opportunities while playing a key part in business growth?
If so, Lodestone Recruitment has an excellent opportunity in Barnsley
Lodestone Recruitment is partnering with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an Estimator for their growing fabrication operation in Barnsley — a business with strong investment, a full order book, and clear UK-wide growth plans.
The role
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll own the estimating process from enquiry to bid submission — interpreting drawings and specifications to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates across a range of structural steel and fabrication projects.
What you'll be doing
Preparing estimates and detailed cost plans for fabrication and steelwork projects
Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
Assessing material, labour, plant, and manufacturing costs
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities in tenders
Supporting contract reviews and developing customer relationships
What we're looking for
Ideally apprentice trained in Fabrication discipline like Plating, welding or general fabrication
Previous Estimator experience in steel fabrication, structural steelwork, heavy engineering, or manufacturing
Strong ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costing
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Experience preparing competitive tenders and quotations
Desirable: knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes; exposure to bridges, rail, infrastructure, or construction projects would be an advantage
What's on offer
£45,000–£60,000 (DOE) plus company car or car allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Pension, life assurance, and Medicash Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and clear career progression
How to apply
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