Estimator, Engineering, Sales Engineer

Estimator – Telford

Salary:
Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a long‑established and highly respected engineering company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services a global client base.

This position would suit an experienced individual from a heavy industrial background, either in estimating or in technical sales, who is looking for a stable, office‑based role. The role is ideal for someone who has built their expertise through hands‑on experience and is confident working on varied and often technically complex project enquiries.

The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for supporting the sales team by preparing timely, accurate, and commercially sound cost estimates for bespoke mechanical systems and services. Candidates must be able to work from limited client information or basic engineering drawings and still produce reliable, high‑level estimates, sometimes for large or short‑lead time projects.

• Receive and review RFQs (Requests for Quotation) from the sales team for a range of custom mechanical systems and services.
• Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to determine appropriate technical solutions and translate these into cost estimates.
• Interpret and work from limited client information, including basic engineering drawings and outline specifications.
• Identify and obtain costs for materials, subcontracted services, components, and consumables.
• Build and present clear cost models and support the commercial proposal process.
• Assist in bid clarification meetings or technical discussions with customers.
• Contribute to sales order administration and contract review activities as needed.
• Liaise internally across sales, engineering, and project management functions to ensure estimates reflect realistic technical and commercial assumptions.

• Seasoned Estimator or Sales Engineer with a background in heavy engineering, mechanical systems, or industrial machinery.
• Experience in a client‑facing sales role with a desire to move to an office‑based, technical estimating position.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and estimate accurately from limited information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop cost models based on materials, labour, and third‑party inputs.
• Confidence in interpreting technical drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with real industry experience who wants to be part of a specialist team working on technically interesting and globally distributed projects. The role offers the chance to use your practical knowledge in a more structured, office‑based environment without losing the challenge of complex project work.

To apply, please submit your CV including name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum).