Design Cost Estimator
The Whittan Group, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
Design Cost Estimator
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The Whittan Group, Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 30 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 55a0199804a54162963590d6ea3c69db
Location ref: Dawley Bank, Telford and Wrekin
Full Job Description
- Develop storage solutions Create practical and compliant storage solutions based on customer requirements, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and commercially viable.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates Produce detailed and accurate costings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for system entry, ensuring all components are correctly specified and priced.
- Process-driven design support Follow defined internal processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all estimates and design outputs.
- Support commercial performance Work closely with the sales team to provide timely, commercially aware cost information that supports quotation, conversion, and margin targets.
- Customer-focused collaboration Maintain a strong customer mindset, ensuring proposed solutions balance customer needs, operational feasibility, and commercial outcomes.
- Problem solving Identify and resolve design or costing challenges, offering practical solutions while maintaining attention to detail.
- Cross-functional collaboration Collaborate with sales, operations, and factory teams to ensure smooth handovers and high levels of internal and external satisfaction.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Commercial awareness and understanding of cost-driven decision making
- Problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
- Good IT literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work effectively within and outside of defined processes Desirable:
- CAD experience (AutoCAD or equivalent)
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or construction-related environment
- Knowledge of storage or racking systems (pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine) Training and development:
- Structured onboarding and initial role-specific training
- Ongoing coaching and development to build technical and commercial capability
- Supportive management and collaborative team environment
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating with a number of market-leading brands, we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments across the UK and Europe., The Whittan Group offers a positive, supportive, and collaborative working culture, where people are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas, and succeed together.
We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our busy and growing organisation. This role is focused on creating practical, cost-effective storage solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting strong commercial outcomes. The Design Cost Estimator plays a key role in enabling sales success through accurate costing, attention to detail, and a structured, process-driven approach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is customer-focused, commercially conscious, and enjoys problem-solving within a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer structured initial training alongside ongoing coaching and development., Essential:
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/design-cost-estimator-127301208