We are hiring! Estimator – Architectural Metalwork & Glazing| Full-time | Experienced Estimator.

Location

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.

About the Business

Design Rationale are delivering high-quality architectural metalwork and glazing solutions on complex projects. We combine solid engineering with architectural detail, working on everything from bespoke steel and aluminium fabrications to high-performance glazing systems. Projects are taken from early design and budgeting right through to manufacture and installation.

The team is stable, professional and collaborative, with a clear growth plan to significantly increase turnover over the next few years. This is a role where an experienced estimator can add real value, bring ideas, and help shape how the function develops.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the estimating process on a range of metalwork and glazing packages, including:

• Measuring, pricing and producing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities

• Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and tender documents

• Preparing competitive and compliant tenders, budgets and cost plans

• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and assess quotations

• Visiting sites for surveys, clarifications and pre-contract reviews

• Supporting value-engineering exercises and alternative proposals

• Working closely with the pre-construction, design and contracts teams to ensure a smooth handover

For the right person, there is scope to mentor less experienced estimators and contribute to improving systems, procedures and pricing tools.

About You

• Experience in architectural metalwork and/or glazing is essential

• Background in Design, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Design or Construction within a relevant trade

• Comfortable working autonomously, managing your own workload and deadlines

• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications

• Able to produce accurate take-offs, BoQs and cost breakdowns

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

• Clear communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and clients

• Practical mindset – happy to visit site to better understand scope and risks

If you do not yet have direct metalwork or architectural glazing experience but have strong estimating skills in a related discipline, we would still like to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Option on how to apply for this role.

Through our website on : https://www.designrationale.co.uk/careers

Send your CV to: Rispa@designrationale.co.uk

All applicants must have a right to work in the UK.