Technical Estimator

Overview

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Rotherham, and is currently in the market for a Technical Estimator to join their company on a permanent basis. This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and supports globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components. The role offers an opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background to transition into a pivotal office-based commercial position.

• Working on costings for various projects.
• Dealing with customer inquiries and providing accurate information.
• Handling quotation requests from inception to completion.
• Chasing up estimates to convert them into orders.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
• Interpreting technical drawings to determine manufacturing methods, time, and cost.
• Collaborating with the purchasing team for bought-in parts and production teams for manufacturing advice.

• Possess a strong technical background, ideally with exposure to machining processes such as CNC machining, turning, routing, and milling.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of technical drawings and how to apply them to estimation.
• Show an interest in the commercial aspects of the business, balancing technical knowledge with customer interaction.
• Be a proactive and dynamic team player, eager to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Work effectively with customers, building rapport and trust.

• Stability / Longevity:
  Join a well-established leader in precision engineering with a consistent track record of success.
• Competitive salary: £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Hours:
  
  Days
• Benefits:
  Opportunities for professional development and advancement, including mentorship from a senior team member with a clear path to taking over responsibilities.
• Growth Opportunity:
  Become an integral part of a growing team, directly contributing to increased business capacity and success.

• A robust technical background, with the ability to understand and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Direct exposure to machining processes (e.g., CNC machining, turning, routing, milling) and manufacturing environments.
• A proven interest in the commercial side of a business, including costings, quotations, and customer relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain customer relationships.
• A dynamic approach to teamwork and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ideally, experience in manufacturing and machining, looking to transition into an office-based commercial role.

If you are interested in the opportunity of Technical Estimator and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients' growing team located in Rotherham.

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We offer expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.