Hatfield
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 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 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 : Send your CV to: All applicants must have a right to work in the UK.