Lead Estimator
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | FINTEC recruit Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 505 |
Summary
FINTEC recruit is seeking a Lead Estimator with experience in mechanical engineering & fabrication work. This is a permanent position based in Southampton, salary is up to circa £45,000 plus benefits, working within a small team with career development opportunity as the company grows.
Responsibilities:
Delivering complex fabrication projects within petrochemical, oil and gas & utility sectors.
Carry out estimating for bespoke fabrication projects & be confident with engineering drawings, structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies.
Support tendering process through to submission & reviewing ITT/RFQ documentation
Interpret drawings and produce accurate material take-offs
Working with suppliers/sub contractors in obtaining quotations and completing cost breakdowns in supporting bids
Working closely with internal sales, estimating and operations in supporting tender analysis, risk reviews and deliverables.
Skills and Experience required for the Lead Estimator role:
You will have a mechanical engineering, fabrication or petrochemical or oil and gas background.
Experience estimating fabrication and pipework systems projects
Ability to read technical drawings and engineering specifications
Confident producing material take-offs and labour calculations
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients, suppliers and internal teams
Numerically strong, highly organised and detail-driven
Experience with BS EN 1090 & having a background in structural, welded or modular fabrications is desirable.
Full details of the Lead Estimator role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.
Responsibilities:
Delivering complex fabrication projects within petrochemical, oil and gas & utility sectors.
Carry out estimating for bespoke fabrication projects & be confident with engineering drawings, structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies.
Support tendering process through to submission & reviewing ITT/RFQ documentation
Interpret drawings and produce accurate material take-offs
Working with suppliers/sub contractors in obtaining quotations and completing cost breakdowns in supporting bids
Working closely with internal sales, estimating and operations in supporting tender analysis, risk reviews and deliverables.
Skills and Experience required for the Lead Estimator role:
You will have a mechanical engineering, fabrication or petrochemical or oil and gas background.
Experience estimating fabrication and pipework systems projects
Ability to read technical drawings and engineering specifications
Confident producing material take-offs and labour calculations
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients, suppliers and internal teams
Numerically strong, highly organised and detail-driven
Experience with BS EN 1090 & having a background in structural, welded or modular fabrications is desirable.
Full details of the Lead Estimator role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.