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