Estimator

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