Fabrication Estimator — 4-Day Week & Growth Path

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

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.