Technical Estimator
- Manchester
- £35,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing Accurate Costing for Fluid Solutions Projects – Commercial, Industrial & Construction Sectors
- Remote Role – Occasional Office Visits (South East)
- National Leader in Pump Solutions & Maintenance
- £50,000 Basic Salary + Bonus OTE £60k+
- Pension, Holidays, Sick Pay
- Growing Group of Companies!
- Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for mechanical and electrical pump service/maintenance solutions, in line with client requirements and technical specifications.
- Analyse enquiry documentation, blueprints, and relevant information to produce accurate costings.
- Liaise closely with Business Development Managers and technical teams to clarify scope, ensure quotations meet customer needs, and optimise commercial outcomes.
- Research material, equipment, and labour costs across the commercial, construction, utility, and industrial markets.
- Gather competitive prices from suppliers and subcontractors and assess associated risks.
- Develop and maintain rate databases for labour, plant, and materials to support consistent, high-quality estimating standards.
- Prepare and submit timely, professional quotations and tender responses.
- Monitor and track ongoing quotations, clarifying technical and commercial questions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with bid submissions, handover documents, and ensure a smooth transition of work to operations following contract award.
- Stay up to date with market trends, industry regulations, and costing techniques.
- Strong technical knowledge of pumps, mechanical seals, valves, filters, water treatment, or related engineering solutions.
- Proven estimating experience within construction, maintenance, utilities, or industrial project environments.
- Proficient in tendering and quotation processes; able to interpret technical documentation accurately.
- Highly numerate, detail-oriented, and organised; capable of working to deadlines under pressure.
- First-class communication and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with suppliers and internal teams.
- Advanced Excel and IT proficiency; estimating software experience advantageous.
- Relevant engineering or technical qualifications preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
- UK driving licence and willingness to visit supplier, client, or site locations as needed.
- Competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
- Performance bonus scheme aligned with successful project wins and accuracy of estimate
- Full company benefits, including pension, holidays, and sick pay
- REMOTE role with occasional training/meetings in the South East (1-2 times per month)