Steel work Estimator
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pension + holidays |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, S61 2KL |
| Company: | Professional Personnel Management Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PPM/EST/STEEL_1769770692 |
Summary
Steelwork Estimator - Doncaster
Great opportunity to join a growing steel engineering and fabrication business delivering high-quality structural steel solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. They are practical, hands-on, and proud of the work we deliver - safely, reliably, and competitively. Bridges, structures, stadia, power, steel frames etc
We're now looking for an experienced Estimator to join their Commercial team and play a key role in winning and shaping future projects.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on estimating position where you'll take ownership of pricing structural steel projects from first principles through to tender submission. You'll work closely with another Estimator and the wider Commercial team, balancing multiple tenders while applying strong commercial judgement and technical expertise.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing accurate, competitive estimates for structural steel projects
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and scopes to build detailed costings
- Pricing materials, fabrication, erection, and preliminaries
- Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
- Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best-value pricing
- Supporting tender adjudications, clarifications, and post-tender reviews
- Ensuring smooth handovers to commercial and project delivery teams
- Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating systems and benchmarks
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as an Estimator in steel engineering or construction
- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and installation
- Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
- Confident working autonomously while collaborating at peer level
- Comfortable managing multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating software
Nice to Have
- Experience pricing medium to large structural steel packages
- Background in an SME or high-growth business
- Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and operational teams
Why apply?
- Growing business with a strong pipeline of work
- Collaborative, no-nonsense culture
- Real influence over tenders and commercial outcomes
- Opportunity to shape processes as the business scales
If you're a steel estimator who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and being close to the action, we'd like to hear from you.
David @ PPM Recruitment 0121 580 8950