Sales Estimator – Precision Engineering Meets Commercial Acumen
1 day ago
Location: Alfreton, DerbyshireSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (based on experience)Type: Full-time, Permanent Shape the Future of UK Steel Projects James Engineering is a well‑established, family‑owned business with a strong reputation in the fabrication and installation of industrial chimneys, flue systems, and bespoke secondary and modular steelwork. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive, detail‑focused Sales Estimator to join our commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in pricing and winning complex, interesting projects across the UK and abroad. What You’ll Be Doing As a Sales Estimator, you’ll be at the forefront of new business, translating drawings and specifications into commercially viable, accurately costed proposals. You’ll work closely with our clients, operations team, and directors to ensure bids are competitive, realistic, and aligned with our reputation for quality and reliability. Key Responsibilities Review tender enquiries and project specifications Take off steelwork quantities from technical drawings Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates and quotations Liaise with clients to clarify requirements and ensure best‑fit solutions Collaborate with production and contracts teams to confirm pricing and lead times Maintain records of submitted bids and track outcomes Support follow‑up conversations to convert quotes into live contracts What You’ll Bring You’ll have a sharp eye for detail, strong commercial instincts, and ideally experience in structural or industrial steelwork, chimneys and flues. Your Skills & Experience Experience in estimating (preferably in structural/modular steelwork) Ability to interpret and extract quantities from engineering drawings Excellent communication skills – verbal and written Commercially aware and confident discussing margins, costs, and client expectations Highly organised and self‑motivated, able to manage multiple bids Good IT skills, especially Excel Comfortable working independently but also as part of a collaborative team References required Experience of StruMIS would be advantageous but not essential What We Offer Competitive salary tailored to your experience Secure, long‑term role in a successful and growing family business A supportive, approachable team culture Opportunities to influence how we win and price projects Continued investment in tools, technology, and training On‑site parking and modern workshop/facilities We welcome applicants from both experienced estimators and up‑and‑coming professionals ready to take the next step in their career.No agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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