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Estimator

Posted on: 07/05/2026
Ref: VAC-22020
 
  • Salary: 48000
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Location: Aberdeen
  • Industry: Technical and Engineering
  • Discipline: Estimator
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Duration: 0

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Job Description

Estimator, Aberdeen

Our client is continually growing as an internationally recognized leader in fabricated steel and pipe work for the offshore oil & gas sector, alongside expansion within the marine and renewable industries supporting the energy transition in the UK and worldwide.
They are looking for an Estimator / Buyer with 10 years’ experience, ideally within Fabrication.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:
o Prepare pricing estimates, including developing a take-off of all material and labour required for the project. This take-off will be combined with outside vendor pricing to produce a complete project cost estimate
o Work with outside vendors to request and receive project-specific pricing to meet firm deadlines
o Coordinate with operations and outside vendors on how the job is to be built in both our shop and in the field
o Coordinate with the customer to help ensure we are providing a complete package with a thorough understanding of the project schedule and project-specific requirements.
o Assisting the management team with other duties when required.

Physical Requirements:

o Work will be performed in an indoor office environment and occasionally visits to sites. Position requires long durations committed to independent reading and computation. Strong concentration skills necessary.

Required Skills:

o An understanding of structural steel & pipe-work fabrication and erection practices including knowledge of structural shapes and general industry terminology
o Ability to read and interpret construction documents including design drawings and specification documents
o Understanding of material grades and standards.
o Understanding of welding processes & standards.
o Understanding of subcontracted services such as, NDT, coating & machining, and the associated standards & specifications.
o Microsoft software applications including MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
o Emphasis on the ability to manipulate Excel spreadsheets
o Experience with PDF review/editing software
o Strong verbal and written communication skills
o Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents
o Strong math and geometry skills
o Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting stringent deadlines
o Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to focus on given tasks

Education Requirement:
o Minimum – Trade qualification fabrication / welding.

Interested? For more information about joining our clients business please contact Kyle Thomson on 01592 631644. You can apply direct via this advert or email kthomson@blueprint-recruitment.co.uk.

Not for you? We’re recruiting UK wide for market leading organisations. Talk to us about what you want from your career move.

Please note that we never send CV’s out without your prior consent. Blueprint Recruitment Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.

Estimator
Posted On: 
07/05/2026
Ref: 
VAC-22020
 
  • Salary
  • 48000
  • Start Date
  • 01/06/2026
  • Location
  • Aberdeen
  • Industry
  • Technical and Engineering
  • Discipline
  • Estimator
  • Employment Type
  • Permanent

Job Description

Estimator, Aberdeen

Our client is continually growing as an internationally recognized leader in fabricated steel and pipe work for the offshore oil & gas sector, alongside expansion within the marine and renewable industries supporting the energy transition in the UK and worldwide.
They are looking for an Estimator / Buyer with 10 years’ experience, ideally within Fabrication.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:
o Prepare pricing estimates, including developing a take-off of all material and labour required for the project. This take-off will be combined with outside vendor pricing to produce a complete project cost estimate
o Work with outside vendors to request and receive project-specific pricing to meet firm deadlines
o Coordinate with operations and outside vendors on how the job is to be built in both our shop and in the field
o Coordinate with the customer to help ensure we are providing a complete package with a thorough understanding of the project schedule and project-specific requirements.
o Assisting the management team with other duties when required.

Physical Requirements:

o Work will be performed in an indoor office environment and occasionally visits to sites. Position requires long durations committed to independent reading and computation. Strong concentration skills necessary.

Required Skills:

o An understanding of structural steel & pipe-work fabrication and erection practices including knowledge of structural shapes and general industry terminology
o Ability to read and interpret construction documents including design drawings and specification documents
o Understanding of material grades and standards.
o Understanding of welding processes & standards.
o Understanding of subcontracted services such as, NDT, coating & machining, and the associated standards & specifications.
o Microsoft software applications including MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
o Emphasis on the ability to manipulate Excel spreadsheets
o Experience with PDF review/editing software
o Strong verbal and written communication skills
o Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents
o Strong math and geometry skills
o Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting stringent deadlines
o Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to focus on given tasks

Education Requirement:
o Minimum – Trade qualification fabrication / welding.

Interested? For more information about joining our clients business please contact Kyle Thomson on 01592 631644. You can apply direct via this advert or email kthomson@blueprint-recruitment.co.uk.

Not for you? We’re recruiting UK wide for market leading organisations. Talk to us about what you want from your career move.

Please note that we never send CV’s out without your prior consent. Blueprint Recruitment Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.