Sales Estimator
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Southern, PO1 3NH |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57197075 |
Summary
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.
THE ROLE
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
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
- 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:
- Please be aware that this role requires security clearance. Successful candidates must be able to meet the requirements to obtain, and maintain, appropriate security clearance to be considered for this position
BENEFITS:
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
- 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
THE ROLE
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
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
- 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:
- Please be aware that this role requires security clearance. Successful candidates must be able to meet the requirements to obtain, and maintain, appropriate security clearance to be considered for this position
BENEFITS:
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance, including optical and dental.
- 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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