CAD Estimator

Advanced Resourcing Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a CAD Estimator for a client in the manufacturing and engineering sector in the Dudley area. The role focuses on reading engineering drawings, producing profile drawings in AutoCAD 2D, and creating cost plans from drawings and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior estimating experience, familiarity with laser-related work, and the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and producing profile drawings.
• Experience in laser industry and estimating is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Reading engineering drawings and creating profile drawings using AutoCAD 2D.
• Preparing cost plans from drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Obtaining and analysing supplier quotations.
• Producing take-offs and detailed pricing schedules.
• Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams.
• Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative design solutions.
• Maintaining accurate records of estimates, quotations and communication.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Estimating

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Lantek

Job description

Advanced Resourcing are a forward-thinking Agency that specialise within the Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment sector and work with clients all over the West Midlands and Shropshire area.

Due to continued growth, our client is currently recruiting for a CAD Estimator to join their growing workforce.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the Laser Industry and have previous estimating experience.

Job duties

• Reading engineering drawings and creating profile drawings using AutoCAD 2D
• Preparing cost plans from drawings, specifications and client requirements
• Obtaining and analysing supplier quotations
• Producing take-offs and detailed pricing schedules
• Working closely with design, commercial and operational teams
• Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative design solutions
• Maintaining accurate records of estimates, quotations and communication
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

You will need

• The ability to read engineering drawings and be able to produce profile drawings using an AutoCAD 2d type software package
• Previous experience from an Engineering background and/or working with Lantek software would be an advantage, although not essential. Preferably able to recognise material types e.g. S275, S355, CR4, 304, 316 etc
• Must be able to work to instruction and be flexible with roles in an extremely fast-moving environment.

Working hours

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4.30pm with 1 hour each day for lunch, (8 hours per day 39.5 hours total per week).

Salary

£30,000 annum