Sales Estimator

Latest Sales Jobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel fabrication company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator. The role involves producing accurate estimates and detailed quotations for bespoke steelwork projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, strong technical drawing interpretation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar estimating role.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed estimates and quotations from client drawings.
• Liaise with teams and clients for technical information.
• Attend project meetings providing commercial input.
• Ensure estimates meet specifications.
• Maintain accurate files and documentation.

Skills

Experience in a similar estimating role within steelwork

Ability to read engineering drawings

Understanding of fabrication practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of structural steelwork and handrails

Job description

Sales Estimator | Competitive Salary (D.O.E.)Steelway Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton – WV2

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:45 & Friday, 08:30 – 15:30 (37.5 hours per week, office based)

Who We Are

Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd have been trading for almost 100 years and are experts in our field. We design and manufacture secondary/access metalwork - metal flooring, walkways, staircases, platforms, ladders, fire escapes, handrails, balustrades, heritage & architectural metalwork, along with general fabrications in mild steel, stainless steel, and GRP.

As a company, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, including the latest plant, equipment, and automation such as robotic welding systems, automatic laser cutting, and CAD/CAM technology.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Sales Estimator to join our team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in pricing and securing bespoke steelwork projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate estimates and detailed quotations from client drawings, specifications, and site information.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed estimates and quotations from client drawings, sketches, specifications, and site visits.
• Liaise with the project team, clients, architects, and structural engineers to gather technical information.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, providing commercial input.
• Ensure all estimates are compliant with specifications and commercial requirements.
• Maintain accurate files, records, and tender documentation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar estimating role within steelwork or access metalwork.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Sound understanding of engineering and fabrication practices.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of structural steelwork, open-mesh flooring, and handrails would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development & sector training.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.