Design Estimator

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Design Estimator in Swansea to support manufacturing initiatives. You will produce 2D AutoCAD drawings for quotations and engage with customers via phone, email and social media to capture requirements and provide informed advice.

The role involves preparing accurate quotations, recommending suitable products, and following up to strengthen customer relationships and improve conversion rates in a growing international group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating, technical sales, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication; builds customer rapport.
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D to produce technical drawings.
• Understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings to accompany customer quotations.
• Handle customer enquiries by phone, email, website forms and social media.
• Understand customer requirements by asking the right questions and giving advice.
• Produce accurate and commercially appropriate quotations.
• Recommend suitable products and solutions based on requirements, spec and budget.
• Follow up quotations, develop customer relationships and improve conversion rates.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Customer service

Quotations

Communication skills

Technical sales

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Estimator

Swansea

28585/610

£28,000 - £32,000 plus bonus, pension and more.

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary of between £28,000 - £32,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Part of a large International Group, this successful manufacturer leads the way in R&D and solutions to industry. The business has developed over 150 variations are experiencing excellent progress in the market. They have exciting growth plans to double the turnover over the next 5 years and they are currently looking for a Design Estimator to support this.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings to accompany customer quotations
• Proactively handle customer enquiries received by phone, email, website contact forms and social media
• Understand customer requirements by asking the right questions and providing knowledgeable advice
• Produce accurate and commercially appropriate quotations
• Recommend suitable products and solutions based on customer requirements, specification and budget
• Follow up quotations proactively, developing customer relationships and working to improve conversion rates

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in an estimating, technical sales, customer service or similar customer-facing role
• Experience within a manufacturing or construction related environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport with customers
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings
• Good understanding of technical drawings and an appreciation of manufacturing processes

INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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