Sales Estimator

An established and expanding steel and metal fabrication business based in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator with a strong background in fabrication to join its commercial team.
This role is specifically suited to someone who has hands-on experience estimating within a steel or metal fabrication environment and understands fabrication processes, material grades, welding, machining and finishing requirements.
The Role
As Sales Estimator, you will take ownership of customer enquiries from initial technical review through to final quotation and order stage. You will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive and commercially sound estimates that reflect real-world fabrication processes and production capability.
You will play a key role in ensuring that all quotations are aligned with workshop capacity, material availability, and fabrication best practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Reviewing detailed fabrication and engineering drawings (including weld symbols and material specifications)
* Producing accurate cost estimates for steel and metal fabrication projects
* Calculating material requirements including plate, sheet, structural sections and consumables
* Assessing labour content including cutting, folding, welding, machining and finishing
* Estimating machine time (laser, press brake, CNC, etc.) and subcontract processes
* Liaising closely with production to confirm feasibility, routing and lead times
* Discussing technical and commercial details directly with customers
* Conducting contract reviews prior to order acceptance
* Supporting repeat business and account growth through proactive follow-up
* Occasional client visits and hosting customer meetings on site
About You
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in steel or metal fabrication estimating and a clear understanding of fabrication processes and cost drivers.
You will have:
* Proven experience as an Estimator within a steel fabrication, metal fabrication or sheet metal environment
* Strong ability to read and interpret detailed engineering and fabrication drawings
* Working knowledge of fabrication processes including cutting, folding, welding, machining and finishing
* Experience pricing structural steel, sheet metal or bespoke fabricated components
* Strong commercial awareness and numerical accuracy
* Confident communication skills with customer-facing experience
* Experience using ERP, MRP, CRM or estimating software
* A practical, solutions-focused mindset
* Full driving licence (advantageous for occasional customer meetings)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary depending on fabrication estimating experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing steel fabrication business