
Estimator
- Harlow, Essex
- £40,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluate product specifications and production processes to determine cost estimates.
- Calculate project costs including materials, labour, equipment, and overhead.
- Prepare accurate and competitive bids for manufacturing projects.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source competitive pricing for materials and operations outside the Company’s capabilities.
- Manage project timelines, resources and deliverables effectively.
- Maintain comprehensive records of estimates and bids.
- Communicate clearly with project managers, clients and suppliers to optimise manufacturing methods and cost efficiency.
- Stay informed of industry trends and implement continuous improvements in estimating methodologies.
- Produce drawings or sketches as needed to support later engineering processes.
- 4-5 years’ estimating experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of multiple manufacturing techniques and working with materials, ideally sheet steel fabrication.
- Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience in reading drawings and generating sketches when necessary.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and numerical skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Design, Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.