Estimator

Job Title:
Technical Sales Estimator

Location:
Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Salary:
Competitive depending on experience

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a secure and growing engineering firm
• Clear scope for career development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Exposure to diverse, technically interesting projects across a wide range of industries
  

Job Description:

• This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to take on a pivotal role within the sales function.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and technical quotations, with a focus on CNC machining projects, as well as fabrication, welding, pressing, painting, and laser cutting.
• You ll work closely with clients, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to develop pricing strategies and ensure technical specifications are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients to understand project requirements and technical needs
• Create accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of engineered components
• Review technical drawings and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities
• Use ERP/CRM systems to manage supplier and customer data (experience with Emax ERP preferred)
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure feasibility and pricing accuracy
• Keep current with industry pricing, materials, and manufacturing trends
• Provide technical advice to clients throughout the quotation process
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
  

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent industry experience
• Proven background in technical estimating within precision engineering
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining or Fabrication is essential
• Experience with related processes including fabrication, welding, and finishing
• Confident in reading technical drawings and interpreting specifications
• ERP/MRP systems experience required
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM tools
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
  

Why Should You Apply?

• Play a key role in a successful and growing company
• Work on diverse and technically interesting projects
• Competitive salary and long-term job security
• Join a supportive team that values experience and technical expertise
• Make a tangible impact within a business that truly values quality and people
  

The Company:
Our client is a well-established and ambitious precision engineering business entering an exciting new phase of growth. Recently acquired by new owners, the company is undergoing significant transformation and investment, including the appointment of a new Operations Director and an upcoming move to a brand-new 55,000 sq. ft. facility.

They are a trusted partner to blue-chip clients across multiple sectors including Sub-sea, Oil & Gas, Rail, Marine, Defence, Aerospace, and more. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the business recently achieved ISO 13485 certification, reinforcing its commitment to excellence particularly within the medical and precision sectors.

Interested?
If you're a driven and technically savvy estimator looking to join a forward-thinking engineering company, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.