Job Title: Senior Design Estimator
Location: Hybrid between Stockbridge and London
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DoE
Hours: Mon - Fri
About the Role
A unique opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Design Estimator to join our growing team. Reporting to the Design & Estimation Manager, youll be responsible for researching, selecting, and costing the best processes, materials, and suppliers for the manufacture of custom sculptural and interior pieces. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring both profitability and top-level quality, by interpreting technical drawings and collaborating with colleagues and suppliers to deliver exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Design, Estimation, Sales, and Procurement teams to scope and cost projects
- Source and evaluate suppliers; build positive working relationships
- Analyse costs for production including materials, labour, and equipment
- Use ERP system and technical documentation to prepare accurate estimates
- Oversee the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOM) and support new product implementation
- Review and report on company catalogue costs and highlight significant changes
- Support value-engineering and process improvement initiatives
- Ensure all quotations and pricing are competitive and meet company objectives
- Present clear and timely cost information to production and sales teams
About You Skills and Experience
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP/estimating software and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Highly analytical with strong numerical and communication skills
- Experience interpreting production drawings and working with cross-functional project teams
- Previous experience in a design estimating/costing role, ideally in high-end or bespoke manufacturing
- A flexible, organised, and professional approach with an eye for quality and process optimisation
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your analytical expertise and creative problem-solving to a dynamic team we want to hear from you! Please email your CV to Max Sinclair max@holtengineering.co.uk....Read more...
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Work closely with designers, account managers, and printers to ensure smooth project delivery.Follow brand guidelines and technical requirements across multiple projects.Learn and develop skills in print production processes.
Skills required:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative SuitePrevious knowledge of print production artwork would be advantageousExcellent attention to detailHighly organisedAbility to manage own workloadStrong communication skills
Benefits
Pension SchemeCycle to Work SchemeEye Care SchemeBirthday Day OffEnhanced maternity & paternity pay
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SEO assistance
Support product launches and content updates on our websites
Maintain marketing calendars and support internal communications
Handle basic reporting, competitor research, and campaign analytics
Support the marketing team with admin tasks, file organisation, and planning.
Product Photography & Editing (PSD, Lightroom, Illustrator)
Training:Face-to-face training sessions will be delivered from the state-of-the-art Derby EMA training hub. The 3 core knowledge units are as follows:
Fundamentals of Marketing
Content Marketing
Marketing Campaign Fundamentals
In addition to the modules above, you will also study towards the Google Analytics vendor qualification.
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Head to our online vape store and discover a wide selection of top vape brands, accessories, vaping hardware and over 140 mouth-watering e-liquid flavours available in a range of nicotine strengths, including zero nicotine. You can also find our Eco-Vape retail stores on high streets across the UK where our friendly staff can give you one-to-one support and guide you along your vaping journey.
Our retail site makes it as easy for our customers to order the vaping products they love. From UK manufactured e-liquids to disposable vapes and vaping hardware, you can find it all on the Eco-Vape retail site. We offer free UK delivery for orders over £20 and you can get next-day delivery when ordering before 1pm Mon-Thu!Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
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