ROLE GUIDE · 35 KEY POINTS
Scaffolding Estimator
Review drawings and enquiries; calculate material, labour and transport costs; prepare quotations and tenders.
This guide outlines typical work and the information to include in your application. The team will discuss availability and the requirements of any specific vacancy.
The role
Review the customer's enquiry and available project information.- Clarify the purpose and expected duration of the scaffold.
- Assess drawings, photographs and site notes provided.
- Identify access requirements that affect the quotation.
- Arrange further information where the scope is unclear.
- Coordinate site survey input with the relevant team.
- Assess the likely materials required for the proposed work.
- Review labour and transport needs for the project.
- Consider the requested hire period and programme.
- Identify specialist design input where needed.
- Include the agreed erection and dismantling scope.
- Record assumptions and exclusions clearly.
- Prepare a quotation that is easy for the customer to understand.
- Check calculations before the proposal is issued.
- Discuss unusual constraints with operations staff.
- Maintain an organised record of estimates and revisions.
- Respond to customer questions through the agreed process.
- Review changes that affect the original estimate.
- Support an accurate handover from quotation to delivery.
- Use project feedback to improve future estimates.
Working approach
- Follow the procedures relevant to your assigned duties and working environment.
- Work within your competence and ask for guidance when a task is outside it.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and relevant site contacts.
- Keep the records and documentation appropriate to your role accurate and organised.
- Plan your work carefully and keep the team informed when priorities change.
- Raise defects, hazards and unclear instructions promptly through the agreed process.
- Treat customers, colleagues and other trades professionally and respectfully.
- Take part in the briefings and coordination needed for your assigned work.
- Keep relevant role-specific training and qualification details up to date.
- Be dependable, attentive to detail and willing to learn from feedback.
Your application
- Describe your experience that is most relevant to this role.
- Provide accurate details of your qualifications, cards and any expiry dates.
- Explain your preferred branch, work location and availability.
- Include references you have permission to share and a current CV.
- Role availability, employment terms and any required checks will be discussed by the team; this guide is not a confirmed job offer.