Lead Estimator

FINTEC recruit Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Lead Estimator based in Southampton. This permanent role requires experience in mechanical engineering and fabrication, with responsibilities including delivering complex fabrication projects, estimating for bespoke projects, and supporting tender processes. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and career development opportunities within a growing company. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to read technical drawings.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or petrochemical/oil and gas sectors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong detail orientation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex fabrication projects in petrochemical and utility sectors.
• Carry out estimating for bespoke fabrication projects.
• Interpret drawings and produce accurate material take-offs.
• Support tendering process with documentation reviews.
• Engage with suppliers for quotations and cost breakdowns.
• Collaborate internally on tender analysis and risk reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Estimating fabrication and pipework systems

Reading technical drawings

Producing material take-offs

Strong communication skills

Numerically strong

Highly organised

Experience with BS EN 1090

Job description

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Lead Estimator with experience in mechanical engineering & fabrication work. This is a permanent position based in Southampton, salary is up to circa £45,000 plus benefits, working within a small team with career development opportunity as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Delivering complex fabrication projects within petrochemical, oil and gas & utility sectors.
• Carry out estimating for bespoke fabrication projects & be confident with engineering drawings, structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies.
• Support tendering process through to submission & reviewing ITT/RFQ documentation.
• Interpret drawings and produce accurate material take-offs.
• Working with suppliers/sub contractors in obtaining quotations and completing cost breakdowns in supporting bids.
• Working closely with internal sales, estimating and operations in supporting tender analysis, risk reviews and deliverables.

Skills and Experience required for the Lead Estimator role

• You will have a mechanical engineering, fabrication or petrochemical or oil and gas background.
• Experience estimating fabrication and pipework systems projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Confident producing material take-offs and labour calculations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Numerically strong, highly organised and detail-driven.
• Experience with BS EN 1090 & having a background in structural, welded or modular fabrications is desirable.

Full details of the Lead Estimator role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.