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Engineering & Manufacturing

Estimator

  • North Ayrshire
  • Permanent
  • £35,000 - £41,000
  • Posted 18 Aug 2026

Job Description

We're recruiting an Estimator for a leading engineering company in North Ayrshire. You'll prepare accurate quotes from customer drawings and manage jobs through the production process once orders are placed, working closely with customers throughout. A discretionary annual performance bonus is available after 6 months' service.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret customer drawings
  • Modify and edit drawings using AutoCAD for quoting purposes
  • Use nesting software (such as SigmaNest) to calculate materials and run times
  • Collate all associated costs and prepare formal quotations
  • Liaise with customers throughout the quoting and order process
  • Manage jobs through production following order placement

Requirements

  • CAD experience, with AutoCAD essential
  • Background within engineering or manufacturing
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Good attention to detail and commercial awareness
  • Experience within profile cutting or laser cutting is desirable
  • Familiarity with SigmaNest or similar nesting software is desirable