Estimator

Technical Estimator Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for an established and growing precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Nottingham. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-quality machined components for customers across a range of industries and is now looking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Estimator to join its commercial team.

The Role As Technical Estimator, you will play a key role in supporting business growth by preparing accurate and commercially competitive quotations for both new and existing customers.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, production, engineering and sales teams, you will review engineering drawings and technical specifications to assess manufacturing requirements, estimate production costs and prepare quotations that support both customer requirements and business profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in technical estimating, precision engineering or a manufacturing environment who enjoys working with technical information, solving problems and managing multiple quotations.

Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate quotations from customer drawings, specifications and enquiries

Interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer requirements

Calculate material, machining, tooling, subcontract and labour costs

Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations for materials and subcontract services

Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure estimates reflect manufacturing capability

Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs

Maintain accurate quotation records and customer information

Support the sales team with technical information throughout the quotation process

Build and maintain positive customer and supplier relationships

Respond to quotation requests within agreed timescales

Assist with contract reviews and customer enquiries where required

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

About You The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and confident working with technical information.

You will have excellent attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple quotations while working to deadlines. You will also be comfortable communicating with colleagues, customers and suppliers at all levels.

Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in technical estimating or a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good understanding of precision engineering and machining processes

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication and organisational skills

Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience using MRP or ERP systems

Knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication or precision engineering

Experience preparing quotations within a subcontract manufacturing environment

Commercial or customer-facing experience

An engineering qualification or relevant technical background

If you have experience in technical estimating, engineering or precision manufacturing and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For More information or discuss your application please contact Sasha at

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