Sales Estimator

ARV Solutions Contracts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in the UK is seeking a Sales Estimator who will bridge the sales and commercial sides of the business. This hybrid role involves managing project enquiries, preparing accurate quotations, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate has a background in rail or steel sectors and experience in both sales and estimating, with proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Excel. A commitment to customer engagement and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Background in rail, infrastructure, or structural steel sectors.
• Proven experience in both sales and estimating within engineering or fabrication environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technically minded with commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek new business opportunities within the rail industry.
• Manage incoming enquiries from rail and infrastructure clients through to handover.
• Prepare accurate quotations using Microsoft Dynamics and Excel tools.
• Liaise with internal engineering and fabrication teams to ensure estimates reflect project scope and capability.
• Maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.
• Support improvements to estimating processes and customer engagement.

Skills

Estimator

Sales

Quotes

Tendering

Rail

Infrastructure

Highways

Steel Fabrication

MS Excel

Business Development

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Sales Estimator - Steel Fabrication

Location: Gloucestershire/Hybrid

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits

Sector: Steel Fabrication

About the Company

Our client is a well-established engineering organisation operating within the rail, telecommunications, highways and wider infrastructure sectors. They deliver high-quality steel fabrication solutions, supporting projects across the UK's transport and infrastructure network.

With steady growth and a strong pipeline of work, the business is now seeking a Sales Estimator to join their team. This is a hybrid role combining estimating, winning work and client relationship management.

The Role

This position bridges both the sales and commercial sides of the business. The successful candidate will handle project enquiries from initial contact through to quotation and handover, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with client requirements.

Working alongside marketing, technical, and senior management teams, you'll play a key role in developing client relationships and contributing to the company's continued success within the rail and infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek new business opportunities within the rail industry
• Manage incoming enquiries from rail and infrastructure clients through to handover.
• Prepare accurate quotations using Microsoft Dynamics and Excel based tools.
• Liaise with internal engineering and fabrication teams to ensure estimates reflect project scope and capability.
• Maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development colleagues to support commercial strategy and growth.
• Support improvements to estimating processes and customer engagement.

About You

• Background in rail, infrastructure, or structural steel sectors.
• Proven experience in both sales and estimating, ideally within an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Technically minded with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics and Excel.
• Comfortable travelling to and from prospective client meetings

If you are interested in this role please contact ARV Solutions or click 'Apply' to submit your CV for consideration.

Key Skills

Estimator, Sales, Quotes, Tendering, Rail, Infrastructure, Highways, Steel Fabrication, MS Excel, Business Development

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age