Estimator - Hybrid

Had Fab Limited; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Had Fab Limited is seeking an Estimator to join our Commercial & Estimating team in the UK. You will turn customer enquiries into competitive proposals, pricing, terms and delivery considerations, and support bid activity across major projects.

You’ll work closely with the Estimating & Commercial Manager to ensure proposals meet customer requirements and Had Fab's high standards, while maintaining bid tracking and CRM data for forecasting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication and manufacturing.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Estimating and cost-modelling experience.
• Experience with ERP systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the sales process.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A proactive mindset and a genuine drive to win business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tender bids from customer drawings, specifications and enquiry documents
• Develop accurate estimates, cost models and competitive pricing
• Build strong customer relationships and understand their requirements
• Identify value-added solutions that benefit both our customers and Had Fab
• Maintain bid tracking, reporting and supporting documentation
• Peer review estimates to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to achieve the best combination of price, quality and delivery
• Prepare professional quotation letters, including relevant clarifications
• Manage customer communication relating to changes in scope, cost or schedule
• Check specifications and drawings against tender documentation
• Maximise value while maintaining strong cost control
• Keep CRM information accurate and up to date for forecasting and planning
• Work with the wider team to continually improve our estimating processes and capabilities

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of steel

Engineering drawing interpretation

Estimating & cost-modelling

ERP systems knowledge

MS Word & MS Excel

Commercial awareness & sales process

Communication & relationship skills

Proactive drive to win business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join the Had Fab family and help us deliver our next chapter of growth.

With £100 MILLION+ of contracts won, Had Fab is building an exciting pipeline of major projects — and we’re looking for a talented Estimator to join our growing Commercial & Estimating team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful UK fabrication business, work on significant projects and play a key role in turning new opportunities into winning proposals.

THE ROLE

As an Estimator, you’ll work closely with our Estimating & Commercial Manager and wider team to turn customer enquiries and opportunities into competitive, commercially strong proposals.

You’ll be responsible for pricing, delivery and commercial terms while ensuring our proposals meet customer requirements and the high standards expected at Had Fab.

• Prepare and submit tender bids from customer drawings, specifications and enquiry documents
• Develop accurate estimates, cost models and competitive pricing
• Build strong customer relationships and understand their requirements
• Identify value-added solutions that benefit both our customers and Had Fab
• Maintain bid tracking, reporting and supporting documentation
• Peer review estimates to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to achieve the best combination of price, quality and delivery
• Prepare professional quotation letters, including relevant clarifications
• Manage customer communication relating to changes in scope, cost or schedule
• Check specifications and drawings against tender documentation
• Maximise value while maintaining strong cost control
• Keep CRM information accurate and up to date for forecasting and planning
• Work with the wider team to continually improve our estimating processes and capabilities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong technical knowledge of steel fabrication and manufacturing
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Estimating and cost-modelling experience
• Experience with ERP systems within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the sales process
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
• A proactive mindset and a genuine drive to win business

Safety is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are incorporated throughout the estimating process and help maintain the high standards expected across Had Fab.

WHY HAD FAB?

• £100M+ in contracts won
• An exciting pipeline of major projects
• Established expertise in steel fabrication
• A collaborative, team-focused environment
• Opportunities to develop and grow with the business
• Most importantly, you’ll become part of the Had Fab family and help us build on our success.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you have the technical knowledge, commercial mindset and hunger to win, we want to hear from you.

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