Fabrication Estimator - #1710890

Company Description

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, our Design and Manufacturing division delivers high-quality solutions for the energy and industrial sectors including emerging renewable markets.

Specialising in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, structural fabrication and proprietary hydrogen products, we combine innovation with precision to meet our customers needs. Driven by a commitment to decarbonisation, our tailored solutions support the transition to sustainable energy while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Fabrication Estimator to join our manufacturing team in Rotherham or Stockton.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change

Position

Role Purpose

This role supports the preparation and submission of accurate, timely quotations and bids by maintaining registers, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers. It requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a solid understanding of industry standards, HSE legislation, and quality systems.

Accountability

• Maintain the quotation and bid register using AESSOP, ensure information is accurate
• Ensure bid dates are known and adhered to
• Understand the wider bid requirements and seek support where required
• Support the development of accurate cost estimates of both labour and materials from concept drawings and sketches, task descriptions and proposal documents
• Working from received equipment / drawings or possible site visits
• Liaising closely with other departments to refine internal cost estimates
• Upload bids to client portals where applicable
• Working with supply chain to develop estimates and / or drawing on historical cost records and modifying as necessary
• Obtaining quotations for 3 party goods and services
• Submitting official quotations to clients
• Detailed writing of customer proposals to meet and exceed their expectations including fully specification compliant quotations and data sheets
• Basic sizing of vessels and heat exchangers for estimating purposes
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business.
• Sustain a safe and clean working environment.
• Comply with all company procedures and policies.
  
  

Requirements

Experience

• QHSE Auditing qualifications, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent along with significant previous experience in senior QHSE roles
• Proven experience across multiple industries, such as renewables, industrials, manufacturing, nuclear and defence
• Excellent understanding of HSE legislation, management systems and practices
• Excellent understanding of quality standards such as ISO 17020, ISO 9001 and ISO14001
  
  

Attributes

• Confident to engage with all levels of the business
• Logical and analytical approach
• Efficient, with good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn from others and share best practice
• Thorough, tenacious and results orientated
• IT literate with good experience in Microsoft package
  
  

Other information

Values

Ingenuity - Identifies and shares ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costs in their work area, considering the wider impact on team productivity and the quality of service delivered to customers.

Excellence - Fulfils commitments to customers with reliability and attention to quality, recognising that consistency and timeliness build trust and long-term relationships.

Collaboration - Works closely with colleagues to uphold safety standards, recogninsing that a strong safety-first culture creates a more productive and supportive work environment for everyone.

Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.

Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for following safety procedures, recognising that their actions help protect both colleagues and external partners while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Attractive Group Personal Pension Plan Pension via Salary Exchange
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year