Fabrications Designer/Estimator

Proman; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Proman in Poole, United Kingdom, is seeking a Fabrications Designer / Estimator to produce CAD/SolidWorks drawings for manufacturing and client approval, while supporting costings and quotations. You will manage multiple projects, maintain CAD and CRM records, and liaise with customers, suppliers, and site surveyors to ensure accurate estimates and timely delivery.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience producing detailed fabrication drawings using CAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to interpret architectural, technical, and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience preparing quotations, estimates, or project costings would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed and accurate CAD and/or SolidWorks drawings for manufacturing and client approval.
• Complete any relevant technical calculations required for projects.
• Maintain and update CAD systems, CRM systems, project records, and company processes.
• Create estimates and quotations from architectural and technical drawings.
• Prepare quotations within agreed timescales using company CRM systems.
• Obtain and review third-party supplier quotations where required.
• Process and manage new enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the fabrication team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and site surveyors.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to technical queries and project-related issues.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, products, manufacturing methods, and relevant legislation.
• Attend training and development activities as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

CRM systems

MS Office

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fabrications Designer / Estimator to join a growing aluminium manufacturing and fabrication business. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, accurate CAD/SolidWorks drawings for customer approval and manufacturing purposes, while also supporting the estimating function by preparing quotations and project costings.

This role requires excellent technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed and accurate CAD and/or SolidWorks drawings for manufacturing and client approval.
• Complete any relevant technical calculations required for projects.
• Maintain and update CAD systems, CRM systems, project records, and company processes.
• Create estimates and quotations from architectural and technical drawings.
• Prepare quotations within agreed timescales using company CRM systems.
• Obtain and review third-party supplier quotations where required.
• Process and manage new enquiries from customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the fabrication team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and site surveyors.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to technical queries and project-related issues.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, products, manufacturing methods, and relevant legislation.
• Attend training and development activities as required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience producing detailed fabrication drawings using CAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Ability to interpret architectural, technical, and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience preparing quotations, estimates, or project costings would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.

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