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Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Job Title:
Fabrication Estimator
Location:
Gateshead
Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience
Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
* Exposure to diverse, high-spec industries
* Long-term career stability within an established organisation
The Company:
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business with over 25 years of industry success. They are recognised for delivering precision-engineered, high-quality components across multiple sectors — including Subsea, Oil & Gas, Rail, Marine, Defence, and Aerospace. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have built an outstanding reputation as a trusted partner for technical excellence and reliability.
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fabrication Estimator to join a forward-thinking engineering business. This role will involve preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for a range of specialist welding and fabrication projects, often involving high-performance materials and complex assemblies.
The Fabrication Estimator will analyse technical drawings, RFQs, and specifications to produce precise quotations, ensuring all processes — from distortion control and post-weld treatments to testing and compliance — are properly considered. You will play a vital role in supporting the welding department, offering technical advice, troubleshooting support, and ensuring all work adheres to ISO 3834 and related welding standards.
Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to create efficient and cost-effective project plans. This is a technically demanding role that requires both strong practical experience and analytical capability — ideal for a candidate seeking to make a tangible impact within a growing, quality-driven business.
Skills & Experience:
* Time-served welder/fabricator or equivalent technical background.
* Proven experience as a Fabrication Estimator within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, FCAW) and materials (S690QL, duplex, Inconel, etc.).
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
* Solid knowledge of ISO 3834 and familiarity with ASME IX, AWS D1.1, or EN standards.
* Understanding of post-weld operations (machining, NDT, QA processes).
* Competent in ERP/MRP systems and estimating software.
Why Should You Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Fabrication Estimator to take ownership of technical estimating for high-profile, precision-engineering projects. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values expertise, innovation, and career progression.
If you’re passionate about welding, fabrication, and delivering top-tier engineering solutions — this Fabrication Estimator role offers the chance to join a company with a strong history, a diverse client base, and exciting future growth plans.
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