£40,000.00/year/Estimating Engineer/FY7 7PF

Ambitek Limited; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking a detail-focused Estimating Engineer to join a manufacturing organisation to prepare accurate, competitive quotations for reliable and sustainable solutions.

You will work with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to cost accurately, negotiate best value with suppliers and identify value engineering opportunities to meet client expectations and drive production readiness.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with clear client and supplier communication.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience compiling quotations is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of railway sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and producing accurate, competitive quotations from enquiry to quotation.
• Review drawings, specs and CAD models to interpret client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders through tender.
• Conduct site visits to assess project requirements when required.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Support operational team in delivering client expectations.
• Collaborate to determine cost-effective manufacturing solutions and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

Bid/quotations

Microsoft Excel

BOM management

Communication skills

UK driving license

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing background

Tools

CAD systems

ERP/MRP

BOM tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-focused Estimating Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, preparing accurate, competitive quotations to deliver reliable and sustainable solutions.

We are looking for an individual with an attention to detail, a natural ability to communicate with both clients and suppliers, ensuring proposals are accurately costed and ready for production.

You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Purchasing teams to produce accurate costings, negotiate the best value with suppliers and identify value engineering opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and producing accurate, competitive technical and commercial quotations from initial enquiry to quotation
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and CAD models to accurately interpret client requirements
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders throughout the tender process
• Conducting site visits (where required) to assess specific project requirements
• Build and develop strong and long-term relationships with clients and suppliers
• Support the operational team in delivering the client expectations
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to determine the most cost-effective manufacturing solutions and identify value engineering opportunities

Requirements

• A strong engineering or manufacturing background with good awareness of CNC turning and milling principles
• A thorough understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes and principles, tolerances and the feasibility to manufacture a wide range of components from various materials
• Experience of compiling quotations is preferred but not essential
• An awareness of the requirements working within the railway industry is advantageous but not essential
• Experience with machined and cast components and the application of tooling and fixtures
• Experience of fabrication methods preferred but not essential
• Ability to work as part of a team and be self-motivated to manage own workload to meet deadlines and customer expectations
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel and the use and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Experience of CAD systems is preferred but not essential
• Competent in working to recognised international standards and customer specifications
• Confident written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers
• Full UK driving license
• Lives local or willing to commute