Average Apprentice Estimator salary in the UK

Estimating Engineer Location: Near Camberley, Surrey Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Our client is a successful Precision Engineering company located near Camberley, Surrey. As Internal Sales & Estimating Engineer you would report to the Sales Director and your main purpose would be to drive the sales and quoting activity in conjunction with the internal management team promoting the manufacturing capabilities and manufacturing approvals within the business, ultimately to achieve maximum profitable sales potential. This role is 100% in house role so the successful candidate will need to live a commutable distance from Camberley. Salary is from £40,000 to £50,000 plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience: Apprentice trained and / or 5 years min Experience within CNC Milling / Turning, setting, and operating and ideally some programming.Knowledge of the Aerospace sub-contracting industry / approvals / contractsExceptional communication & negotiation skills, written, verbal and formal presentation skills.Highly organised - deliver to deadlines.Able to influence with the ability to drive ideas forward.Sound commercial skills with the ability to understand detailed costing’s, estimates etc.IT & Computer literate.Flexibility to travel as the demands of the role require.Experienced and proven account management record.Able to build, influence and maintain good working relationships at all levels.Determined with a will to succeed, tenacious.Polished and professional.Numerate. As the Internal Sales & Estimating Engineer you would be required to: Manage and nurture client relationships.Develop and implement sales strategies.Identify and convert new opportunities within New & existing accounts for additional business.Understand customers’ requirements for new or repeat engineering solutions.Manage incoming orders from clients, conduct contract reviews at the soonest opportunity, preparation of loading orders on to the system, creating parts and building a BOM.Estimating / costing and engineeringComplete monthly sales performance reporting against budget.Attend quarterly sales meetings.Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Manage existing customer accounts to ensure the maintenance of good working relationships and customer service are provided.Understand customers’ strategy for engineering requirements and manage customer expectations whilst consistently achieving deadlines. Keywords: Internal Sales, Estimating, CNC, Turning, Milling, Precision Engineering, Aerospace Internal Sales & Estimating Engineer

Rewards and Benefits on offer; Immediate start datePermanent roleSuperb company cultureVaried and interesting roleFriendly working team environment The Company you will be working for; Our client is an established and successful company based in Newton Aycliffe. They are currently looking for an Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below. The Role you will be doing; Prepare accurate and timely estimates for custom manufacturing and fabrication projectsInterpret customer specifications, technical drawings, and BOMs to identify scope and cost driversUse and improve our Excel/VBA-based quoting templates (full training provided)Consult clients on requirements and conduct occasional site visitsApply engineering judgment to estimate production hours and material costsDocument and improve the quoting process into a repeatable manual/checklistFollow up on quotes and post-delivery feedback to support continuous improvementMaintain and update the customer CRM/Quote Control SheetCollaborate with production, design, and engineering teams to confirm project feasibilitySupport recruitment and mentoring of a future apprentice estimator About you; Minimum 5 years’ experience in bespoke manufacturing or fabrication estimatingStrong engineering knowledge with the ability to assess production feasibilityHigh proficiency in Excel (including formulas); VBA familiarity is a plusAble to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication specsExcellent commercial awareness and negotiation abilityEffective communication and documentation skillsStrong attention to detail and organisational abilitiesCapable of self-managing workload and meeting deadlines under pressureTeam player with mentoring potential

Premier Work Support is working on behalf of a leading architectural glazing company who are seeking a Fenestration Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis. Duties will include: Develop accurate and competitive estimates for various fenestration systems including UPVC, aluminium and timber products Liaise with suppliers, clients, architects, project managers and internal teams to ensure clarity and precision Analyse project specifications- interpreting architectural and engineering drawings to understand project requirements and determine product selection Calculate expenses for materials, workforce and equipment to ensure bids are both competitive and profitableDeveloping cost effective options while maintaining project quality and meeting customer needs Experience required: Solid fenestration experience in fabrication, installation or bothProficient in LogiKal software or similar softwares Confident with Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schedulesStrong attention to detail and organisationExcellent communication and customer service skills Company benefits: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Pension schemeOpportunities for professional development and training If you think this is the right position for you, then please apply by submitting your CV below!