Estimator - Pipefitters or Welders looking to get off the tools

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Ayrshire is seeking to add to their Estimating team. The role involves preparing accurate proposals and costings for client projects, liaising with engineers, and developing estimating skills with support. The ideal candidate will have a background in pipefitting or welding, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This position offers full training, career progression, and competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Full training and development

Career progression

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Background in pipefitting, site welding or fabrication.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical requirements.
• Willingness to learn the paperwork side of projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate proposals, quotations and costings for client projects.
• Review client specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with engineers, welders and project staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

My client is a well-established business in Ayrshire delivering high-quality engineering solutions to a wide industry base. With continued growth, they're looking to add to their Estimating team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the operations team to prepare accurate proposals, quotations and costings for client projects
• Reviewing client specifications and drawings to ensure scope is fully understood
• Liaising with engineers, welders and project staff to gather project requirements
• Supporting tender submissions and project documentation
• Developing estimating skills with support and mentoring

What’s Required

• Background in pipefitting, site welding or fabrication
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Willingness to learn the "paperwork side" of projects
• Good communicator who likes solving problems

What’s on Offer

• Full training and development into estimating and proposals work
• Career progression within a secure and growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Monday-Friday, dayshift, role

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and grow your skills with a supportive employer, then please get in touch. Apply today!