Engineering Estimator

Starkey Recruitment Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time position

Site-based role

Varied and interesting projects

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is assisting a Dudley-based engineering services business to recruit a Rotating Equipment Estimator. The role combines technical assessment, repair cost estimation and customer liaison for pumps, gearboxes, motors and related rotating equipment.

You will convert inspection findings into technical reports, repair proposals and quotations. Close collaboration with workshop engineers and the commercial team will ensure technically sound, competitively priced solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering, including hands-on experience with rotating equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of pumps, gearboxes, motors or similar mechanical equipment.
• Experience preparing engineering quotations, repair estimates, technical reports or repair scopes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection reports and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering inspection and assessment reports covering pumps, gearboxes, motors, fans and other rotating equipment.
• Work closely with workshop engineers to determine repair, overhaul and replacement requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, repair proposals and customer quotations.
• Calculate labour, materials, machining, subcontracting and transport costs.
• Obtain competitive pricing and lead times from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with workshop personnel to establish repair methods, resource requirements and realistic turnaround times.
• Apply appropriate commercial margins while identifying potential risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage multiple enquiries and quotations, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding technical recommendations, quotations and progress updates.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and support improvements to commercial processes.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Cost estimation

Technical report writing

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Rotating Equipment Estimator

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location Type: Site-based

Are You an Experienced Mechanical Engineer Looking to Move into a Technical and Commercial Role?

Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Rotating Equipment Estimator on behalf of a well-established engineering services business based in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded professional with strong knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, motors and other rotating equipment to take on a varied role combining technical expertise, estimating and customer interaction.

Whether you are already working in an estimating position or have a strong mechanical engineering background with experience preparing repair scopes and quotations, we would be interested in hearing from you.

The Role

As a Rotating Equipment Estimator, you will play a key role in converting engineering inspection findings into accurate technical reports, repair proposals and competitive customer quotations.

Working closely with workshop engineers, suppliers and the commercial team, you will ensure repair solutions are technically sound, commercially competitive and delivered within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering inspection and assessment reports covering pumps, gearboxes, motors, fans and other rotating equipment.


• Work closely with workshop engineers to determine repair, overhaul and replacement requirements.


• Prepare detailed technical reports, repair proposals and customer quotations.


• Calculate labour, materials, machining, subcontracting and transport costs.


• Obtain competitive pricing and lead times from suppliers and subcontractors.


• Liaise with workshop personnel to establish repair methods, resource requirements and realistic turnaround times.


• Apply appropriate commercial margins while identifying potential risks and cost‑saving opportunities.


• Manage multiple enquiries and quotations, ensuring deadlines are achieved.


• Communicate directly with customers regarding technical recommendations, quotations and progress updates.


• Maintain accurate estimating records and support improvements to commercial processes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering, including hands‑on experience with rotating equipment.


• Strong technical understanding of pumps, gearboxes, motors or similar mechanical equipment.


• Experience preparing engineering quotations, repair estimates, technical reports or repair scopes.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection reports and technical information.


• Good understanding of mechanical components, common failure modes and repair processes.


• Commercial awareness with the ability to accurately calculate costs and consider profit margins.


• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.


• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and general business systems.

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification.


• Previous experience within an engineering repair workshop, service centre or rotating equipment business.


• Knowledge of bearings, mechanical seals, alignment, machining, fabrication and engineering tolerances.


• Experience estimating pump, gearbox or motor repairs.


• Familiarity with OEM documentation and relevant engineering standards.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience.


• Permanent, full‑time position.


• Monday to Friday working hours.


• Opportunity to utilise your mechanical engineering expertise in a technical and commercially focused role.


• Varied and interesting work across a range of industrial rotating equipment.


• Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineering and commercial professionals.

If you have a strong mechanical engineering background and understand rotating equipment repairs, we would love to hear from you.

We don't necessarily need an established Estimator. If you have the technical knowledge, experience interpreting engineering reports and an understanding of repair costs, this could be an excellent next step in your career.