Cost Estimator

Pertemps; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to manage the end-to-end costing process for RFQs in the automotive sector. The role involves analyzing CAD data, collaborating across teams, and developing accurate cost models. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in cost estimating or engineering within high-volume manufacturing and be able to interpret technical documents effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Generous salary

Pension contribution

Death in service

Onsite car parking

25 days holiday

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimating or cost engineering within automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and cost models.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the costing process for customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Review and interpret customer CAD data, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support commercial reviews and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Cost estimating or cost engineering experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing

Strong engineering understanding of pressings, welded assemblies, tooling concepts

Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD

Able to translate technical detail into clear, robust cost models

Commercial awareness and attention to detail

Job description

Due to winning significant new business from automotive and off highway vehicle manufacturers, an experienced Cost Estimator is sought to assist with sales estimation for new product introduction activities.

Cost Estimator – Manufacturing

Location

Wolverhampton

Salary

c£40-45000

The Cost Estimator will lead the end-to-end costing process for customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely submissions. Acting as a key link between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and commercial teams, the Commercial Estimator will coordinate cross-functional input to build robust cost models.

This role requires the Cost Estimator to review and interpret customer CAD data, drawings, and technical documentation, identifying risks and opportunities within proposed manufacturing solutions, whilst challenging assumptions and ensure all estimates align with business strategy, margin expectations, and customer requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Cost Estimator will support commercial reviews, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and help develop consistent costing methodologies. This is a key role for a Commercial Estimator who enjoys combining technical understanding with commercial insight in a manufacturing environment.

Experience

The role would ideally suit an experienced Cost Engineer or Commercial Estimator seeking a broader responsible within a larger business.

• Cost estimating or cost engineering experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong engineering understanding of pressings, welded assemblies, tooling concepts, cycle times, and process feasibility
• Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD, drawings, and technical specifications
• Able to translate technical detail into clear, robust, and traceable cost models
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail

The opportunity:

This is will be a varied and interesting position dealing with a number of customer enquiries and as such is an excellent opportunity for a commercial bias engineer with experience of estimator, sales proposals or costing to be part of a modern facility which is receiving significant investment and strong sales plan. In return our client is offering a generous salary and benefits package including pension contribution, death in service, onsite car parking, 25 days holiday, excellent training and development opportunities. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the global organisation who are continuing to invest in R&D and infrastructure.

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