Estimator

Response Personnel Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Letchworth is seeking a Junior Sheet Metal/Fabricator Estimator. The role involves preparing accurate estimates, engaging with clients, and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fabrication, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. This position offers a competitive rate of £14-£17/hr, 25 days of leave, and opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Benefits

25 days leave plus statutory holidays

Bonus scheme

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator in fabrication.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes and materials.
• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates.
• Engage with clients to clarify project requirements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and material costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Junior Sheet metal / Fabricator Estimator for a busy sheet metal engineering workshop.

About the Company

Our Client is a Letchworth based company specialising in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.

You will be joining a team who pride their selves on giving excellent customer service, with a fast response resolving queries and supplying parts within very short lead times.

Role

• Our Client are market leaders and currently have an opening for an Estimator / Quote engineer to join their expanding sales team.
• Utilise industry knowledge, historical data, and estimating software to prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates. (training can be given)
• Engage with clients during the process to clarify project requirements, address any inquiries, and build positive relationships.
• Stay informed about industry trends, material costs, and market conditions to provide up-to-date and competitive estimates.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator in the fabrication.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes, materials, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in producing accurate, timely, and competitive quotations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Some experience in the manufacture of sheet metal details, machined components, and sub-assemblies.
• Systematic and uniform approach to complete tasks in timely manner.
• Competent in job role, experience in a similar environment and open to learning.
• Adequate knowledge to undertake job role with potential to develop further through on job and vocational training.
• Continuous Improvement and Cost Saving expertise on manufactured parts and processes would be an advantage.
• Developed commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to communicate written and orally both internally within the business and externally with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interrogate detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.

In return we offer

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 5 hour working week.
• £14 - £17 / hr depending on experience.
• Regular overtime at X1.5
• Bonus scheme
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sick pay scheme

Fabrication / Estimator / Sales estimator / Fabrication estimator / Sheet metal estimator