Design Cost Estimator
The Whittan Group · Telford, England ·
Job Description 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.
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.
Key responsibilities
Develop storage solutionsCreate practical and compliant storage solutions based on customer requirements, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and commercially viable. Prepare accurate cost estimatesProduce detailed and accurate costings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for system entry, ensuring all components are correctly specified and priced.
Process-driven design supportFollow defined internal processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all estimates and design outputs. Support commercial performanceWork closely with the sales team to provide timely, commercially aware cost information that supports quotation, conversion, and margin targets.
Customer-focused collaborationMaintain a strong customer mindset, ensuring proposed solutions balance customer needs, operational feasibility, and commercial outcomes. Problem solvingIdentify and resolve design or costing challenges, offering practical solutions while maintaining attention to detail.
Cross-functional collaborationCollaborate with sales, operations, and factory teams to ensure smooth handovers and high levels of internal and external satisfaction. Required experience / skills /
qualifications
Essential
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracyCommercial awareness and understanding of cost-driven decision makingProblem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approachGood IT literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to work effectively within and outside of defined processesDesirable: CAD experience (AutoCAD or equivalent)Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or construction-related environmentKnowledge of storage or racking systems (pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine)Training and development: Structured onboarding and initial role-specific trainingOngoing coaching and development to build technical and commercial capabilitySupportive management and collaborative team environmentThe Whittan Group offers a positive, supportive, and collaborative working culture, where people are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas, and succeed together.
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. REF-230 373TPBN1_UKTJ