Job description
Rewards and Benefits on offer;
Immediate start date
Permanent role
Superb company culture
Varied and interesting role
Friendly working team environment
The Company you will be working for;
Our client is an established and successful company based in Newton Aycliffe. They are currently looking for an Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.
The Role you will be doing;
Prepare accurate and timely estimates for custom manufacturing and fabrication projects
Interpret customer specifications, technical drawings, and BOMs to identify scope and cost drivers
Use and improve our Excel/VBA-based quoting templates (full training provided)
Consult clients on requirements and conduct occasional site visits
Apply engineering judgment to estimate production hours and material costs
Document and improve the quoting process into a repeatable manual/checklist
Follow up on quotes and post-delivery feedback to support continuous improvement
Maintain and update the customer CRM/Quote Control Sheet
Collaborate with production, design, and engineering teams to confirm project feasibility
Support recruitment and mentoring of a future apprentice estimator
About you;
Minimum 5 years’ experience in bespoke manufacturing or fabrication estimating
Strong engineering knowledge with the ability to assess production feasibility
High proficiency in Excel (including formulas); VBA familiarity is a plus
Able to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication specs
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation ability
Effective communication and documentation skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
Capable of self-managing workload and meeting deadlines under pressure
Team player with mentoring potential