GPW Recruitment are looking for a Structural Steel Estimator to join one of our engineering clients in Manchester. The purpose of the structural steel estimator is to receive enquiries, visit sites, estimates and convert orders into manufacturing packages. Effectively communicate all aspects of the package to the Workshop Supervisor/Contracts Manager. Continue to build professional relationships with key customers and proactively identify potential opportunities.

Hours of Work: Mon - Thu 07.00 to 16.00 - Fri 07.00 to 13.00

Duties & Responsibilities

* Structural Steel Experience Essential

* Ability to visit client's site and identify Client's needs.

* Ability to organise work load priorities on your own initiative.

* Identify most effective process for items to be fabricated

* Put times to processes using practical knowledge.

* Establish supply chain costs to be included in tenders.

* Generate quotations and send to clients.

* Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

* Negotiate and complete tenders to sales.

* Provide a timely response and an exceptional level of service to all enquiries.

* Build relationships with clients and recognise new business opportunities.

* Communicate with clients and projects teams.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

* Minimum of three years Structural Steel estimating experience.

* Ability to read and understand technical drawings, and extract price materials.

* Expert knowledge of the steel fabrication sector and the industries that feed into it.

* Established contacts and prospects relevant to the steel fabrication sector.

* Committed and Proactive.

* Excellent communication skills.

* High level sales experience in a client facing environment.

* IT Skills including Microsoft Packages.

* Excellent financial, numerical skills and good commercial awareness

* Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision and thrive both on own initiative and as part of a team.

* Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills.

* Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Hannah Foster at GPW Recruitment