An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fabrication Estimator wanting to develop their skills further and progress their career. Our client is a leading UK Manufacturer specialising in design, development, fabrication and product assembly services, based on strong foundations of many decades of expertise. We are looking for exceptional candidate who will be managing sales accounts, ensuring customer communication is maintained while ensuring that drawings, specifications and customer specific requirements are accurately loaded into the systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this forward-thinking company in a fast-growing field within the industry, with great opportunity for career progression and growth. Main requirements for the successful Fabrication Estimator: Process customer enquiries through to the preparation of quotations on software (for which database training will be provided) and communication to customers. Managing customer relationships to ensure all things are clearly communicated. Liaising with material and component suppliers to obtain costings. Raising works orders for issue to production. Working with the existing design, estimating and customer management team. Looking after and holding clear drawing records / packages on both, server and production areas. Maintaining close relationship with the production managers to understand build procedures leading to the creation of SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures). Ensuring that quality and attention to detail is the driving force behind all aspects of the role. About successful Fabrication Estimator: Previous AutoCad or sheet metal fabrication experience. Ability to read engineering drawings. Excellent IT skills particularly using Microsoft Software. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with good attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and in fast-paced, dynamic multi-functional office environment. Excellent negotiating skills with good verbal and written communication. Familiarity with various sheet metal materials and manufacturing process, including steel, aluminium and stainless steel is desired. What we offer in return to the successful Fabrication Estimator: Working Hours - Monday to Friday. Company Pension and Annual Holiday. National Training and ability to upskill your existing skill set. If you are a Fabrication Estimator and would like to be part of a great team, please do not hesitate to contact us for more details!
Sep 09, 2026
Full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fabrication Estimator wanting to develop their skills further and progress their career. Our client is a leading UK Manufacturer specialising in design, development, fabrication and product assembly services, based on strong foundations of many decades of expertise. We are looking for exceptional candidate who will be managing sales accounts, ensuring customer communication is maintained while ensuring that drawings, specifications and customer specific requirements are accurately loaded into the systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this forward-thinking company in a fast-growing field within the industry, with great opportunity for career progression and growth. Main requirements for the successful Fabrication Estimator: Process customer enquiries through to the preparation of quotations on software (for which database training will be provided) and communication to customers. Managing customer relationships to ensure all things are clearly communicated. Liaising with material and component suppliers to obtain costings. Raising works orders for issue to production. Working with the existing design, estimating and customer management team. Looking after and holding clear drawing records / packages on both, server and production areas. Maintaining close relationship with the production managers to understand build procedures leading to the creation of SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures). Ensuring that quality and attention to detail is the driving force behind all aspects of the role. About successful Fabrication Estimator: Previous AutoCad or sheet metal fabrication experience. Ability to read engineering drawings. Excellent IT skills particularly using Microsoft Software. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with good attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and in fast-paced, dynamic multi-functional office environment. Excellent negotiating skills with good verbal and written communication. Familiarity with various sheet metal materials and manufacturing process, including steel, aluminium and stainless steel is desired. What we offer in return to the successful Fabrication Estimator: Working Hours - Monday to Friday. Company Pension and Annual Holiday. National Training and ability to upskill your existing skill set. If you are a Fabrication Estimator and would like to be part of a great team, please do not hesitate to contact us for more details!
Estimator Weston-super-Mare What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for our projects, ensuring they align with client requirements and company objectives whilst supporting the Sales Manager. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Weston-Super-Mare office. As Estimator you will Analysing project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information. Obtaining and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Assessing cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services. Preparing and submitting tender documents and proposals. Monitoring and updating cost databases and records. Supporting the development of budgets and financial plans for projects. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. About you This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, Ideally, we re also looking for someone with experience in an Estimating or Sales role, a good understanding of cost estimation principles, and familiarity with industry-standard contracts, procurement processes, and key software tools like Microsoft Office and estimating platforms. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Estimator Weston-super-Mare What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for our projects, ensuring they align with client requirements and company objectives whilst supporting the Sales Manager. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Weston-Super-Mare office. As Estimator you will Analysing project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information. Obtaining and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Assessing cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services. Preparing and submitting tender documents and proposals. Monitoring and updating cost databases and records. Supporting the development of budgets and financial plans for projects. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. About you This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, Ideally, we re also looking for someone with experience in an Estimating or Sales role, a good understanding of cost estimation principles, and familiarity with industry-standard contracts, procurement processes, and key software tools like Microsoft Office and estimating platforms. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Role- Sales Estimator/Account development Location- Rotherham Salary- Starting Salary Up to £36,000 + bonus & Benefits Days- Mon- Fri My client is a leading name in the field of Sub Contract Fabrication works. Currently looking to strengthen the sales team with an Experienced Sales Professional, You will ideally have a technical background in the field of Manufacturing Engineering. Main Duties will involve - Help develop the pricing policy utilising the comapny costing spreadsheet. Monitor the market, identify potential growth areas, and prospect them in a methodical and structured way. Work within the sales department, pricing and quoting customer enquires with the urgency required, and have a 'first back with the price' approach. Follow up on sales quotations produced within the sales department in an effective and timely manner. Develop, maintain and grow a strong customer database Ensure any follow up documentation requested by customers is sent out Liaise with the Production department to ensure an up-to-date delivery priority list is always accurate and up to date. Ensure continuous improvement in your area of work This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and established Engineering company offering growth and progression
May 02, 2026
Full time
Role- Sales Estimator/Account development Location- Rotherham Salary- Starting Salary Up to £36,000 + bonus & Benefits Days- Mon- Fri My client is a leading name in the field of Sub Contract Fabrication works. Currently looking to strengthen the sales team with an Experienced Sales Professional, You will ideally have a technical background in the field of Manufacturing Engineering. Main Duties will involve - Help develop the pricing policy utilising the comapny costing spreadsheet. Monitor the market, identify potential growth areas, and prospect them in a methodical and structured way. Work within the sales department, pricing and quoting customer enquires with the urgency required, and have a 'first back with the price' approach. Follow up on sales quotations produced within the sales department in an effective and timely manner. Develop, maintain and grow a strong customer database Ensure any follow up documentation requested by customers is sent out Liaise with the Production department to ensure an up-to-date delivery priority list is always accurate and up to date. Ensure continuous improvement in your area of work This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and established Engineering company offering growth and progression
Estimator Weston-super-Mare What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for our projects, ensuring they align with client requirements and company objectives whilst supporting the Sales Manager. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Weston-Super-Mare office. As Estimator you will Analysing project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information. Obtaining and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Assessing cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services. Preparing and submitting tender documents and proposals. Monitoring and updating cost databases and records. Supporting the development of budgets and financial plans for projects. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. About you This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, Ideally, we re also looking for someone with experience in an Estimating or Sales role, a good understanding of cost estimation principles, and familiarity with industry-standard contracts, procurement processes, and key software tools like Microsoft Office and estimating platforms. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Estimator Weston-super-Mare What s in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for our projects, ensuring they align with client requirements and company objectives whilst supporting the Sales Manager. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Weston-Super-Mare office. As Estimator you will Analysing project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates. Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information. Obtaining and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Assessing cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services. Preparing and submitting tender documents and proposals. Monitoring and updating cost databases and records. Supporting the development of budgets and financial plans for projects. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. About you This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, Ideally, we re also looking for someone with experience in an Estimating or Sales role, a good understanding of cost estimation principles, and familiarity with industry-standard contracts, procurement processes, and key software tools like Microsoft Office and estimating platforms. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
