Steelwork Estimator

About the Company:

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• Excellent people/communication skills
• A 'can-do' attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

To compile comprehensive project bids for the Lionweld Kennedy Projects division for submission to prospective clients, including estimating & pricing of steelwork, metalwork, GRP, Lionweld Kennedy standard products and Installation.

Qualifications And Experience:

• A strong technical and estimating background to allow interpreting of specifications, technical drawings and clients requirements to produce project bids and secure orders for the supply, manufacture and installation of steel & metalwork products.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the tendering process.
• Must be fully conversant in the knowledge and preparation of estimating practices and standards.

Responsibilities to include:

• Manage in-bound Sales enquiries and tenders, submitting bids to clients in a timely manner.
• Review of project specifications and drawings to provide comprehensive projects bids that align with client’s requirements & expectations. Meetings, Teams Calls or Site visits may be required to fully understand the client’s requirements.
• Estimating and detailed take-offs of client’s drawings to allow pricing of the project, including but not limited to steelwork, metalwork, GRP, Lionweld Kennedy standard products and Installation.
• Ensure all credit checks are in place and orders acknowledged as per Lionweld Kennedy Groups procedures.
• Review of client’s drawings and details for opportunity to increase Lionweld Kennedy Groups offering when bidding a project.
• Establish working relationships with prospective clients to offer client’s technical solutions and negotiation of final price and scheme when bidding a project.
• Submit a monthly report of live projects being priced for internal management & outbound chasing of quotes completed awaiting to be appointed.
• Ensure that all the commercial T&C’s are agreed and negotiated in line with the businesses level of authority. (With the assistance of the commercial team)

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Holidays: Full time - 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• What is your current salary expectation?

Work Location: In person