Sales Estimator

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hythe Engineering Ltd Full time

**About Us**

Hythe Engineering is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s leading Defence, Renewable, and Nuclear contractors. We specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and technical excellence. 

**The Role**

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and customer service? We’re looking for an experienced Sales Estimator to join our growing team and support the delivery of high-quality fabrication and welding solutions across complex engineering sectors.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in our project lifecycle, from interpreting technical drawings to producing accurate and competitive estimates. You’ll liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure our proposals meet client requirements while aligning with delivery capabilities and cost targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in fabrication estimating, particularly within the Defence and Nuclear sectors, who enjoys a dynamic, client-facing environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to prepare precise cost estimates
- Collaborate with internal departments to align quotes with operational capacity
- Prepare detailed breakdowns for labour, materials, cutting, welding, and finishing
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes, and manage RFQs
- Visit client sites as required to scope and assess fabrication needs
- Lead technical take-offs and analyse enquiry documentation
- Deliver pre
- and post-tender presentations to customers
- Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
- Support continuous improvement of estimating processes
- Maintain a prioritised tender pipeline and manage post-tender clarification

**What We’re Looking For**
- Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating, costing, or a supervisory role within fabrication/manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques
- Familiarity with Defence and Nuclear industry standards and compliance
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical drawings
- Excellent attention to detail and cost accuracy
- Effective communicator with strong organisational skills
- Confident in customer interactions and technical discussions
- Highly organised with a fine attention to detail
- Commercially astute and numerate
- Able to influence both internally and externally
- Capable of managing work throughput from RFQ to delivery
- Adaptable to changing project requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels

**Requirements**:
**Benefits**
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, including optical and dental
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Life assurance scheme
- Competitive holiday allowance

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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