Estimating Engineer – Direct to Directors, Varied Projects

Engineering Recruit Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Recruit Scotland is helping a Glasgow-based client recruit an Estimator for a busy fabrication environment. You will convert drawings and specs into priced, actionable estimates, defining methods, timescales and materials to win orders.

You’ll source pricing from suppliers, plan production, and collaborate with the team to improve estimation accuracy and speed. A background in engineering fabrication and strong numeracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in a fabrication or engineering environment.
• Able to read customer drawings and specifications and calculate fabrication times.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and customers.
• Commercially aware: you know how to price competitively and still make money.
• Comfortable with an MRP system (or similar), Word and Excel.
• You might currently be working as an Estimator, Estimating Engineer, Design Engineer, Cost Estimator or Quotations Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer drawings and specifications into planned, priced estimates for fabricated structures and components.
• Work out the method, fabrication times and materials for each job, and turn estimates round quickly.
• Get material pricing, availability and technical information from suppliers.
• Plan each job so that Procurement and Production can start straight away once the order is won.
• Work with the wider team to share ideas and find faster, more accurate ways to estimate.

Skills

Estimating

Read drawings

Supplier liaison

Commercial pricing

MRP systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MRP system

Word

Excel

Job description

Engineering Recruit Scotland is helping a Glasgow-based client recruit an Estimator for a busy fabrication environment. You will convert drawings and specs into priced, actionable estimates, defining methods, timescales and materials to win orders.

You’ll source pricing from suppliers, plan production, and collaborate with the team to improve estimation accuracy and speed. A background in engineering fabrication and strong numeracy are essential.