Full time Permanent

Steel Estimator

Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Warrington, City of Milton Keynes, MK46 4HN
money-bag Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Ref: RH160

About the Role

A Steel Estimator is required for a full-time, permanent, office-based role in Warrington (WA5). Working with a well-established steelwork contractor that has operated for over forty years, the successful candidate will prepare accurate cost estimates for structural steel projects, review drawings and specifications, calculate material and labour costs, and produce competitive tenders. Applicants should have estimating experience within the construction or structural steel industry, strong numeracy and analytical skills, proficiency in relevant estimating software, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. A competitive salary is offered, dependent on experience. The position suits someone based within roughly ten miles of Warrington.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Steel Estimator to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.
Location: Warrington, Cheshire WA5 – Office Based.

About The Company:

Over forty years in business gives them a wealth of experience, they are big enough to supply steelwork contracts up to 300 tonnes and over, and yet small enough to respond with a next-day service on site as required.

They are now looking to recruit an Experienced Steel Estimator to join their team on a Full-Time basis.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience within the Construction and Structural Steel industry and be based within a 10 miles radius of Warrington.

About The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, managing project finances, maintaining detailed records, liaising with clients and contractors, and ensuring that projects are completed within budget and on schedule.

Candidate Requirements:

• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Be able to present tenders accurately and professionally to clients
• Receiving written and verbal enquiries
• Follow up on submitted quotations
• Liaise with clients and understand their requirements
• Preparation and sending written/computerised tenders and quotations
Personal Requirements:

• Experience within the Construction and Steel work industries
• Previous experience of an Estimating role
• Detailed knowledge of interpreting the technical elements and requirements of the engineered drawings
• Good communication skills are essential
• Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong numeracy and computer skills
• Possess a clean full UK Driving Licence (as some site visits may be required)
• Salary negotiable
• Full time permanent onsite
• Good understanding of JCT & NEC contracts


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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