Junior Estimator — Training, CAD Skills & Career Growth

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

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.