Estimator (Fabrication/Manufacturing)

Vickerstock; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Opportunity to join a growing business

Job summary

Vickerstock is partnering with a Ballymena-based engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Fabrication/Manufacturing Estimator. You will prepare accurate quotations, interpreting drawings and calculating material, labour and production costs to ensure competitive pricing.

The role offers a salary of £40-45k and a 4-day week (Mon-Thu, 7am-5pm). It presents a great opportunity to join a growing operation and make a meaningful contribution to ongoing commercial growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fabrication/Manufacturing or Engineering Estimator roles.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to calculate material, labour and production costs.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commercially minded with focus on accurate, competitive quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for fabrication and manufacturing projects.
• Calculate material, labour, machining and fabrication costs for accurate pricing.
• Review engineering drawings and CAD files to understand project requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams to establish production requirements and costs.
• Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining margins.
• Support business growth by expanding customer base and manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Quotations/cost estimating

CAD interpretation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Estimator (Fabrication/Manufacturing)

Ballymena
£40-45k
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Ballymena, to recruit a Fabrication/Manufacturing Estimator.
As the business continues to scale, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a developing operation, playing an important role in supporting commercial growth and ensuring accurate, competitive quotations for a range of engineering and manufacturing projects.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of fabrication or manufacturing processes, alongside the ability to interpret engineering drawings and accurately calculate project costs.

What's on offer:

• Salary £40-45k, reflective of experience
• 4day week: Monday to Thursday 7am - 5pm.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development and success of the business.

Your day to day:

As the successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations, ensuring all material, labour and manufacturing costs are accounted for.

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for fabrication and manufacturing projects.
• Calculating material, labour, machining and fabrication costs to ensure accurate project pricing.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD files to understand project requirements and manufacturing specifications.
• Liaising with internal teams to establish production requirements, manufacturing processes and associated costs.
• Ensuring quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining appropriate margins.
• Supporting the business as it continues to expand its customer base and manufacturing capabilities.

What you will need:

• Previous experience within a Fabrication, Manufacturing or Engineering Estimator role
• A strong understanding of fabrication, machining or manufacturing processes.
• The ability to accurately calculate material, labour and production costs.
• Essential experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• A commercially minded approach with an understanding of the importance of accurate and competitive quotations.

(applications form experienced Fabricator/Design Engineers transitioning into estimating also considered).