Estimating Design EngineerSirius Recruitment Services Ltd • Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom
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Estimating Design Engineer
Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd
- Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom
- Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom
About
Location:
Sittingbourne
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
Hours:
Straight day shifts
Where estimation expertise meets precision engineering
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded sheet metal fabrication business, supplying high-quality engineered components across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Estimating Design Engineer to strengthen their office-based engineering team.
This role is ideal for a technically minded estimator with strong CAD skills and hands‑on experience within the sheet metal fabrication industry, who thrives on accuracy, cost control, and translating customer requirements into commercially viable quotations.
The Role As an Estimating Design Engineer, your primary focus will be estimating and quotation preparation, supported by CAD design and technical evaluation. Key responsibilities include:
Preparing accurate and competitive quotations, costings, and material estimates for sheet metal components and fabrications.
Reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to assess manufacturability, material usage, and production methods.
Producing and amending 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to support quoting and production requirements.
Creating BOMs, routings, and job data within the company ERP / MRP system.
Liaising closely with sales, production, purchasing, and engineering teams to ensure quotations are technically sound and commercially viable.
Applying strong knowledge of sheet metal processes including laser cutting, punching, folding, welding, fabrication, and finishing.
Providing technical input to support value engineering, alternative materials, and cost‑saving opportunities.
Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating accuracy and workflow efficiency.
What's in it for you
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE.
4% matching pension (after 3‑month probation).
Bi‑annual profit share.
Engineering team sales commission eligibility (after 12 months).
Private healthcare (after 6 months).
Two fully funded physiotherapy sessions per year.
Free tea and coffee.
Ongoing internal and external training, including CAD software and cross‑department development.
Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering business.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as an Estimating Design Engineer, Estimator, CAD / Quoting Engineer, or similar role within the sheet metal fabrication industry.
Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes and production workflows.
Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software (Radan, SolidWorks, or similar).
Experience working with ERP / MRP systems for estimating and job creation.
Excellent ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Strong commercial awareness with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Solid knowledge of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and associated alloys.
Apply Now
If you're an estimator with CAD capability looking to play a key role in a precision sheet metal environment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a forward‑thinking engineering business.
Sirius Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in the recruitment of this Estimating Design Engineer role.
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