Estimator, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Leicester

Commutable from:
Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Syston, and Coalville

Salary: £37k - £40k

About the Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of point-of-sale metal products and display solutions, supplying high-quality fabricated metal products to customers across a range of commercial sectors. They are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team and play a key role in supporting new and existing customer projects.

The Role

This is a hands-on estimating position responsible for managing customer enquiries from initial specification through to quotation. You will review drawings and customer requirements, determine manufacturing methods and prepare accurate costings for bespoke metal point-of-sale products.

Working closely with customers and internal production teams, you will ensure quotations are commercially competitive while accurately reflecting material, labour and manufacturing costs.

Key Responsibilities

Review customer enquiries, specifications and technical drawings
Prepare accurate quotations and detailed cost estimates
Calculate material, labour, finishing and manufacturing costs
Interpret engineering drawings and CAD information
Determine appropriate manufacturing processes and production requirements
Liaise with customers to clarify technical and commercial requirements
Work closely with production, purchasing and engineering teams
Source and obtain material and component costs from suppliers where required
Maintain accurate costing and quotation information
Ensure quotations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
Support the continuous improvement of estimating processes and cost accuracy

About You

Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Engineer, Sales Estimator or similar

Experience with in sheet metal, fabrication, metal products, displays, POS or a related manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Experience calculating material, labour and manufacturing costs
Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal teams
Highly organised with good time management skills
Comfortable managing multiple quotations and priorities simultaneously
Proactive, commercially minded and able to work independently

How to Apply

To apply for the Estimator position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps