Technical Estimator
I'm looking for a Technical Estimator to join a leading UK engineering manufacturer where your technical knowledge will directly influence multi-million-pound projects.
You'll work closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams to produce accurate costings, negotiate the best value with suppliers and help drive cost improvements without compromising quality.
What you'll be doing:- Producing accurate cost estimates from engineering drawings
- Pricing raw materials including forgings, bar stock and fasteners
- Calculating machining, labour and component costs
- Managing supplier quotations and negotiating competitive pricing
- Monitoring supplier capacity and lead times
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure projects remain commercially competitive
- A strong engineering or machine shop background
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand machining processes
- Experience estimating or costing manufactured components
- Knowledge of metals, commodity pricing and manufacturing techniques
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- ERP experience (Syteline advantageous)
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Increasing annual leave with service
- Pension scheme
- Medical cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service awards
If you enjoy combining technical engineering knowledge with commercial decision-making and want to play a key role in a successful, growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.
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