Estimator, Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Express Engineering, a leading Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the North East, to support with their search for an experienced Estimator.

Key Duties:

• Preparation of manufacturing cost estimates and pricing quotations in support of new business opportunities.
• Performing assessments of customer tender specifications and associated documents.
• Generating detailed costings and work scope documents.
• Providing ongoing support to the sales team through the provision of cost and technical data.
• Playing a significant role in the preparation of strategic tenders.
• Management of complete responses to requests for quotations including the development of programme plans, responses to terms and conditions and price proposals.
• Communicating directly with customers to ensure request for quotation requirements are managed effectively and within required timescales.

Key Requirements:

• Ideally have experience in precision engineering and or welding with knowledge of at least one of the following market sectors, subsea oil & gas, industrial gas turbines, nuclear or defence.
• Have a good knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling and fixtures and cycle times. An engineering qualification or relevant hands-on experience would be an advantage.
• Be able to convert manufacturing cycle time data into cost estimates via our estimating system.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills and be experienced in developing and maintaining relationships.
• To be able to work as part of a team or as an individual within the required timescales.
• Be comfortable in a customer facing role and able to discuss and close out potential orders with customers.

The Package:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Sports & Social Club.
• On-site parking.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for development and personal growth.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects.