The NDT Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and proposals for non-destructive testing and inspection projects. This role requires a strong understanding of NDT methods, industry standards, client specifications, and project scope in order to deliver competitive, detailed, and compliant quotations. The estimator works closely with operations, project managers, and clients to ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery of inspection services.

Salary: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00/yr DOE 

• Review client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to determine NDT requirements, scope, and applicable standards.
• Evaluate labor and material costs to produce accurate proposals within specified deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operations and scheduling teams to confirm resource availability and project feasibility.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of equipment rates, material costs, and labor charges.
• Analyze project risks and propose mitigation strategies in cost models.
• Support business development activities by providing technical input.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and handover meetings to ensure smooth project execution.

• Diploma or degree in Business, Engineering, Inspection, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience in NDT, inspection services, or estimating within a similar industry required.
• Strong understanding of NDT techniques, procedures, and equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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