Metalwork Estimator

Estimator Role

The Highfield Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our sales and estimating team. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate quotations and negotiating tenders with clients. You will work closely with the contracts and design department at both pre-submission and post-order stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating architectural metalwork, secondary steelwork, and structural steel
• Reading architects and engineers' drawings
• Material take-offs and tender summaries
• Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating
• Preparing quotations to meet deadlines
• Drafting detailed quotations
• Liaising with clients to discuss tender submissions
• Sales follow-ups of quotations
• Attending client meetings and occasional site visits

Requirements:

• Understanding of metalwork or associated trade
• Background in construction industry or manufacturing
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communicator
• Able to work well in a team and with good people skills
• Able to work on own initiative and self-motivated
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Positive attitude to work with attention to detail
• Flexible approach and able to prioritise tasks

About The Highfield Company:

The Highfield Company is a highly respected architectural metal-work and bespoke steel fabrication specialist. We work across the area of Kent, providing high-quality products and services to main contractors, developers, and private clients.