Mansell Recruitment Group
Estimator
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The Company
A well-established engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality precision products into a range of industrial sectors is looking to recruit an Estimator to join its commercial team.
Working within a fast-paced and technically driven manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business that prides itself on engineering excellence, innovation, and customer service. The role offers long-term career development, ongoing investment in people and technology, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke projects.
The Role
As the Estimator, you will take ownership of the quotation process from initial enquiry through to final quotation. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing, you will assess technical requirements, determine the most efficient manufacturing route, calculate costs, and produce accurate quotations within customer deadlines.
This is a varied role where no two enquiries are the same, requiring excellent technical understanding, commercial awareness, and strong organizational skills.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the quotation process from enquiry through to customer submission.
- Review technical drawings and specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
- Assess project feasibility and identify the most efficient production methods.
- Produce accurate cost estimates based on materials, manufacturing processes, and lead times.
- Liaise with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Sales to obtain technical and commercial information.
- Source material pricing and compare previous manufacturing data where appropriate.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and competitive quotations within agreed timescales.
- Maintain quotation records using the company's CRM system.
- Prioritize multiple enquiries while meeting customer deadlines.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and commercial activities.
- Work closely with the Sales team to develop competitive pricing strategies.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have previous estimating, engineering, or manufacturing experience and be comfortable interpreting technical information while working to tight deadlines within a commercial environment.
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You should have:
- Previous experience in an Estimator, Cost Engineer, or similar technical/commercial role.
- Manufacturing or engineering industry experience.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience working with CRM or ERP systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A proactive and methodical approach to work.
Package
- £35,000 - £40,000 OTE
- £47,000 - £54,000
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine long-term career progression
- Stable and growing engineering business
- Modern manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke engineering projects
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