Junior Estimator (Fabrication)

Trueline Products; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trueline Expanded Products in Kidderminster is seeking a proactive Junior Estimator to support our Estimating and Commercial teams. You will learn to interpret drawings, calculate costs and prepare quotations while gaining practical experience in a specialist manufacturing environment.

As you grow, you’ll take on more responsibility, learning pricing structures, supplier cost reviews and how to manage quotations to meet client timelines. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing or construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or CAD drawings, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of accurate, competitive customer quotations.
• Learn to read and interpret architectural, engineering and CAD drawings.
• Assist with measurements, material take-offs and quantity calculations.
• Develop understanding of aluminium fabrication products and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare cost calculations using the inhouse system.
• Learn to assess material, labour and production costs.
• Request and review supplier quotations where required.
• Maintain quotation records and customer information.
• Work with CAD, Production, Purchasing and other departments.
• Develop understanding of pricing structures, profit margins and commercial processes.
• Help ensure quotations are completed within timescales.
• Follow up customer quotations within seven days.
• Understand customer requirements and identify product solutions.
• Respond to customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Support continuous improvement across Commercial.

Skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Engineering/Manufacturing interest

CAD drawings literacy

Time/workload management

Teamwork

Ask questions / curiosity

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Build your career with Trueline Expanded Products

Are you good with numbers, have an eye for detail and want to build a career in manufacturing and construction?

Trueline Expanded Products is a leading UK manufacturer of architectural aluminium fabricated building products, supplying customers across the construction industry. We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised Junior Estimator to join our growing Commercial team in Kidderminster.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to learn, develop and gain practical experience in a specialist manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced estimators, you'll learn how to interpret technical drawings, calculate costs, prepare customer quotations and understand the commercial and manufacturing processes behind our products.

You don't need to know everything from day one. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the ambition to develop their skills.

What you'll be doing

As a Junior Estimator, you'll play an important role in supporting our Estimating and Commercial teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of accurate, competitive customer quotations.
• Learning to read and interpret architectural, engineering and CAD drawings.
• Assisting with measurements, material take-offs and quantity calculations.
• Developing an understanding of aluminium fabrication products and manufacturing processes.
• Preparing cost calculations using our inhouse system.
• Learning how to assess material, labour and production costs.
• Requesting and reviewing supplier quotations where required.
• Maintaining accurate quotation records, customer information and electronic filing systems.
• Working closely with CAD, Production, Purchasing and other internal departments.
• Developing an understanding of pricing structures, profit margins and commercial processes.
• Helping ensure quotations are completed within agreed timescales.
• Following up customer quotations within seven days.
• Understanding customer requirements and helping identify suitable product solutions.
• Responding professionally to customer enquiries by telephone and email.
• Supporting continuous improvement across the Commercial department.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on greater responsibility and develop the skills needed to manage quotations and customer requirements more independently.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people with potential, enthusiasm and the right approach to learning. Previous estimating experience is not essential for the right candidate.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with figures.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in engineering, manufacturing or construction.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering or CAD drawings, or a willingness to learn.
• An understanding of commercial principles, or an interest in developing commercial awareness.
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks.
• A positive, can-do attitude and the confidence to ask questions.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to build a long-term career with us.

Why join Trueline Expanded Products?

Joining Trueline means becoming part of a growing business where you can develop your skills, make a real contribution and build a rewarding career.

You’ll benefit from:

• Career development: Gain practical experience and develop your estimating and commercial skills.
• Training and support: Learn from experienced colleagues in a supportive working environment.
• Progression opportunities: Build your knowledge and take on increasing responsibility as you develop.
• Interesting projects: Work on bespoke architectural aluminium products and high-value construction projects.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with colleagues across Commercial, CAD, Production and Purchasing.
• A growing business: Join a forward-thinking manufacturer with opportunities to grow alongside the company.

Ready to start your career in estimating?

If you're organised, numerate, curious and ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards a career in estimating with Trueline Expanded Products and become part of a team that turns technical drawings into real-world products.