Estimator

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Fabrication Estimator to join our well-established Company. This role will involve estimating costs for fabrication, and welding projects, with a focus on full assembly fabrication, material take-offs, and tender submissions. Experience with site visits and pricing site installations is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare material take-offs, including proprietary items, based on project drawings and specifications.
• Create and submit tender returns, including final offer letters using standard templates.
• Price site installation work, considering material costs, labour, and overheads.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify project requirements and communicate pricing details.
• Maintain and update pricing documentation and spreadsheets using Excel and Word.
• Conduct site visits to assess project scope and gather relevant information for pricing.
• Support the project team in understanding cost structures and project expectations.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Fabrication background (light/medium fabrication is essential, with heavy fabrication knowledge advantageous).
• Pipework experience (desirable, but not essential).
• Machining knowledge (preferred, but not essential).
• Experience in welding and fabricating full assemblies.
• Strong experience working on the shop floor within engineering shops.
• Material take-offs experience, including proprietary items.
• Knowledge of site installation pricing and ability to prepare accurate site-based cost estimates.
• Experience in creating tender returns and offer letters using standardised templates.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word for pricing documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for both customer and internal team interactions.
• Driving license (desirable, as site visits will be required).

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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