ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR

Osborne Appointments; Great Gransden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Estimator to join a Sales Team in Great Gransden. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing estimating experience, strong skills in MS Excel, and familiarity with CRM systems. Responsibilities include compiling estimates, logging quotes, and liaising with internal departments for resource allocation. This role offers flexible working arrangements, mainly office-based.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating within an engineering or manufacturing context.
• High proficiency in MS Office 365 applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare detailed estimates using templates and spreadsheets.
• Log quotations into systems and follow up as necessary.
• Liaise with various departments to allocate resources based on sales orders.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing estimating environment

Advanced in MS Excel

Experience in project coordination

Ability to communicate with clients

Tools

MS Office 365

HubSpot CRM

Access Database

Job description

ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR
Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: DOE

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Estimator to join the Sales Team. The primary role is to provide sales support and detailed estimates for standard and bespoke Food Processing Equipment and systems, along with installation and service support.

Responsibilities

• Compile detailed estimates and prepare quotations for equipment and systems using standard templates and Excel spreadsheets.
• Use Access Database to log quotations raised along with client company and contact details.
• Log quotes into HubSpot CRM and follow up those not designated to a Salesperson.
• Develop a more efficient and streamlined standard estimating and quotation system utilising our standard templates in both Excel and Word format; may require sourcing of new software.
• Learn (if needed) and review HubSpot for suitability as a sales tool to raise detailed quotations.
• Answer sales enquiries from incoming calls or emails, respond and follow up or liaise with colleagues as necessary.
• Raise internal sales orders from client PO’s, relating them to quotations sent.
• Liaise with other departments such as Accounts and Projects and provide detail of sales orders and estimates as required for site resource allocation.
• Answer where possible queries and questions from clients regarding our equipment technical details and lead times.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing estimating environment, preferably engineering based and machinery biased.
• Experience in MS Office 365 applications, Outlook, Access, Advanced in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Experience in HubSpot or similar CRM system.
• Able to communicate and work closely with all levels from factory to MD and with clients.
• Ability to review and investigate potential Proposal Software and provide recommendation to Directors.

Hours of work

8:30am to 5pm Mon – Thurs

8:30am to 4pm Fri

Flexible working by consultation, mainly office based

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.