Graduate Engineering Estimator

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£26,000–£30,000 a year

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Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This role assists in the full quotation process from initial customer enquiry through to final submission. The work involves assessing technical drawings, determining efficient production routes and calculating material costs to ensure competitive pricing within strict deadlines.

Non-negotiable

Minimum BEng/BSc in a mechanical engineering discipline required

What you need

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Engineering drawing interpretation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial awareness

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Problem-solving

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Microsoft Office

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisational skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage the quotation process

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Review technical specifications

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Calculate cost estimates

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Liaise with internal departments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain quotation records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Bonus scheme
Company pension
Full job description (from employer)

The Company A well-established engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality precision products into a range of industrial sectors is looking to recruit a Graduate Engineering 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 Graduate Engineering Estimator, you will assist in 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 organisational skills. 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. Prioritise 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 Hold a minimum of a BEng/BSc in a mechanical engineering discipline Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise 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 £26,000- £30,000 plus bonus Company pension Ongoing training and professional development Stable and growing engineering business Modern manufacturing environment

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