Job Description
Bennett & Game Recruitment are currently working with a well-established fabrication and engineering company who are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fabrication Estimator to join their team.
This role would suit an estimator with a strong fabrication and welding background, capable of producing accurate estimates for fabrication and site installation works, along with detailed material take-offs and tender submissions.
Package & Benefits
- Salary circa 40,000 per annum
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- 31 days holiday, including a two-week shutdown over Christmas and public holidays
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Hours of work as required for the proper execution of duties
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates
- Preparing detailed material take-offs, including proprietary items
- Producing and submitting tender returns and final offer letters using standard templates
- Pricing site installation works, considering labour, materials, plant, and overheads
- Conducting site visits to assess project scope and gather relevant information for pricing
- Liaising with customers and internal teams to clarify project requirements and pricing details
- Maintaining and updating pricing documentation using Excel and Word
- Supporting the project team with cost breakdowns and commercial insight
Required Skills & Experience
- Fabrication background (light to medium fabrication essential; heavy fabrication experience advantageous)
- Experience welding and fabricating full assemblies
- Strong experience working on the shop floor within an engineering or fabrication environment
- Proven experience producing material take-offs, including proprietary items
- Knowledge of site installation pricing and site-based cost estimation
- Experience preparing tender submissions and offer letters
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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