Quoter / Estimator
Join the growing team at SC Engineering
SC Engineering is a growing, forward-thinking engineering and sheet-metal fabrication business based in Lisburn. With a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility, modern machinery and significant investment in automation and production capacity, we are continuing to grow and strengthen our team.
We are looking for an experienced Quoter / Estimator to join our office team and play an important role in supporting that growth.
The Role
You will be responsible for reviewing customer enquiries and drawings, developing accurate costs and preparing competitive quotations. You will work closely with our engineering, production and purchasing teams to ensure quotations are both commercially competitive and achievable within our manufacturing capabilities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who understands engineering and manufacturing and wants to play a key role in a growing company.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer drawings, specifications and enquiry packs.
- Prepare accurate estimates for materials, labour, machine time and subcontract processes.
- Produce professional and competitive quotations within agreed timescales.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to clarify requirements and obtain pricing.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to ensure costs and lead times are realistic.
- Identify potential manufacturing issues or cost-saving opportunities at quotation stage.
- Maintain accurate quotation records and follow up on outstanding enquiries.
- Help develop and improve our quoting and estimating processes.
- Support the wider commercial team as the business continues to grow.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in estimating or quoting within an engineering, fabrication or manufacturing environment.
Experience or knowledge of:
- Sheet-metal fabrication
- Laser cutting
- CNC folding / press brakes
- Welding and fabrication
- Machining
- Material costing
- Engineering drawings and specifications
would be highly beneficial.
We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised, confident with numbers and has excellent attention to detail. You should be comfortable working to deadlines and communicating with both customers and internal teams.
Why Join SC Engineering?
This is an exciting time to join SC Engineering. We are investing heavily in our people, machinery, systems and facilities as we continue to grow.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a modern manufacturing operation with automated laser cutting, tube laser, CNC press brakes, robotic welding and machining capabilities, while helping shape the way we quote and win new business.
We are a growing team with a clear focus on structure, culture and process working smarter, not harder.
If you are ambitious, commercially minded and want to be part of a company with plenty of room to grow, we’d like to hear from you.
Skills:Estimator Engineering
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