Estimator

Adsyst; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment pension

25 days holiday

Private Health Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Death in Service Plan

Wellbeing programme

Employee counselling

Salary reviews

Free parking

Company car scheme

Perkbox access

Social events

Job summary

Adsyst Automation Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Estimator to join our sales team, working with skilled engineers to prepare quotes and support project tendering. You will be responsible for producing sales quotations for control system projects, attending client site visits, and maintaining CRM records while liaising with PMs and engineers to drive profitable bids.

The role offers a full-time schedule, opportunities for training, and a clear path to developing expertise in process automation

Qualifications

• Technical background in engineering environment or equivalent qualification (ONC/OND/HNC/HND)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office tools
• Understanding of pricing, margins and bid formatting for detailed quotes
• Able to adapt quickly and manage own portfolio of work
• Enthusiastic about process automation technologies and capable of professional communication at all levels
• Smart and presentable for customer-facing roles while maintaining professional appearance
• UK Driving Licence and eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send sales quotations for small to large control system projects, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related works
• Attend client site visits and participate in sales/quote meetings to support bid development
• Assist with updating and maintaining CRM with opportunities and progress
• Coordinate with PMs and engineers to hand over quotes and ensure profitability
• Modify quotation templates for new customers and drive continuous improvement
• Provide periodic updates to the sales team on opportunity progression and commercial status

Skills

Excel

Pricing

Communication

Autonomy

Education

ONC/OND/HNC/HND standard

Degree level preferred

Job description

Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Estimator in our sales team, working with highly skilled engineers, to support you in your career development.

As an Estimator you will be involved in the full life cycle delivery of control system projects. Take an active part in the Sales team responsible for assisting with the day-to-day production of quotes, tender information and other related aspects of the sales process.

The Estimator role needs a high level of autonomy when carrying out tasks, and the company expects a high degree of awareness to commercial issues to help protect the company as well as help to leverage profits where possible.

Full-time position (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)

What you will learn:

• Register, administer & send sales quotations to clients for small to large systems integration projects including specification of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Network, Installation & other works which can include panel modifications, Network node boxes (NNBs), subcontractor works
• Attend site visits for our clients, particularly our framework clients
• Further knowledge by attending suitable training courses (may be internal or external) to understand about technology/products when necessary or applicable
• Attend periodic company partnership events to network & find out about new technology/updates that could affect our quotes
• Build relationships with clients & attend sales/quote meetings as well as aid the PMs and Engineers in any sales client meetings
• Liaise with the Sales Management and your line manager to leverage sales into the business
• Create projects & register new opportunities within our CRM system and keep this up to date
• Provide periodic updates to sales team with progression of opportunities/deals and document onto CRM
• Be aware of the prospects on our CRM tool to allow weekly updates by PMO
• Assist with periodic modification of quotes templates for new customers/continuous improvement
• Understand how to keep our CRM system updated with the latest prospect information & provide cover for this activity when other members of the team are on annual leave
• Quality check/Technical check quotes & CEs from anyone outside Sales team wishing to send a sales quotation to ensure procedures are followed and they are financially and commercially acceptable to be sent to the client
• Give detailed sales to projects handover meetings upon contract award

What we require from you:

• Must have either a technical background working within a similar engineering environment OR relevant qualification to minimum ONC/OND/HNC/HND standard (Degree level preferred)
• Excellent knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel is essential.
• Good understanding of pricing, margins and percentage mark-ups combined with the ability to format bids into a detailed technical word format will be required.
• The successful individual will be able to adapt quickly, be motivated to develop and manage their own portfolio of work and be confident in communicating at all levels
• Above all candidates must be enthusiastic and willing to learn about the process automation industry and technologies
• Although Adsyst operate a relaxed dress code in the office, this role is sometimes customer facing and requires candidates to be smart and presentable when required
• UK Driving License
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

What you will get in return:

• Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after 5 years service)
• Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
• Enhanced sick pay is available following four months' continuous service. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is provided in line with statutory requirements
• Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
• Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (https://wwwcoggroupcouk)
• Access to 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families
• Annual Personal development and salary reviews
• Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect)
• Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
• Access to Perkbox (couk) This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays
• Free social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break.

Our company

At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.

Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have four offices nationally; our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, our Stafford office and a further two offices in Peterborough and Greater London.

With our core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, our expertise in panel building and electrical installation allow us to offer full turnkey solutions.

We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost effective solutions

As we continue to expand and attract top talent, we remain dedicated to maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: wwwadsystcouk