Sales Estimator

Northern Industries Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced Sales Estimator to join their team. The role involves producing accurate estimates and detailed quotations for bespoke steelwork projects while liaising with project teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience, strong skills in reading engineering drawings, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development & sector training

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar estimating role within steelwork or access metalwork.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed estimates and quotations from client drawings, sketches, specifications, and site visits.
• Liaise with the project team, clients, architects, and structural engineers to gather technical information.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, providing commercial input.

Skills

Estimating

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Excel

Understanding of structural steelwork

Job description

Sales Estimator | Competitive Salary (D.O.E.)

Steelway Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton - WV2

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:45 & Friday: 08:30 - 15:30 (37.5 hours per week, office based)

Who We Are

Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd have been trading for almost 100 years and are experts in our field. We design and manufacture secondary/access metalwork - metal flooring, walkways, staircases, platforms, ladders, fire escapes, handrails, balustrades, heritage & architectural metalwork, along with general fabrications in mild steel, stainless steel, and GRP.

As a company, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, including the latest plant, equipment, and automation such as robotic welding systems, automatic laser cutting, and CAD/CAM technology.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Sales Estimator to join our team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in pricing and securing bespoke steelwork projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate estimates and detailed quotations from client drawings, specifications, and site information.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed estimates and quotations from client drawings, sketches, specifications, and site visits.
• Liaise with the project team, clients, architects, and structural engineers to gather technical information.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, providing commercial input.
• Ensure all estimates are compliant with specifications and commercial requirements.
• Maintain accurate files, records, and tender documentation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar estimating role within steelwork or access metalwork.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Sound understanding of engineering and fabrication practices.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of structural steelwork, open-mesh flooring, and handrails would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development & sector training.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown.