Estimator (Fabrication/Manufacturing)

Company: VickerStock
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Location: Ballymena
Job Description:

Estimator (Fabrication/Manufacturing) Ballymena £40-45k Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Ballymena, to recruit a Fabrication/Manufacturing Estimator.

As the business continues to scale, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a developing operation, playing an important role in supporting commercial growth and ensuring accurate, competitive quotations for a range of engineering and manufacturing projects.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of fabrication or manufacturing processes, alongside the ability to interpret engineering drawings and accurately calculate project costs.

What’s on offer:

  • Salary £40-45k, reflective of experience
  • 4day week: Monday to Thursday 7am – 5pm.
  • Opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
  • The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development and success of the business.

Your day to day: As the successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations, ensuring all material, labour and manufacturing costs are accounted for.

  • Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for fabrication and manufacturing projects.
  • Calculating material, labour, machining and fabrication costs to ensure accurate project pricing.
  • Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD files to understand project requirements and manufacturing specifications.
  • Liaising with internal teams to establish production requirements, manufacturing processes and associated costs.
  • Ensuring quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining appropriate margins.
  • Supporting the business as it continues to expand its customer base and manufacturing capabilities.

What you will need:

  • Previous experience within a Fabrication, Manufacturing or Engineering Estimator role
  • A strong understanding of fabrication, machining or manufacturing processes.
  • The ability to accurately calculate material, labour and production costs.
  • Essential experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD files.
  • Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • A commercially minded approach with an understanding of the importance of accurate and competitive quotations.

(applications form experienced Fabricator/Design Engineers transitioning into estimating also considered).

Interested? If you have a background in fabrication, manufacturing or engineering estimating and are interested in joining a growing business in Ballymena, I would welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact Paul Muir at Vickerstock to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Skills:Estimator Manufacturing Fabrication

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Posted: November 6th, 2026