Engineering Estimator

Mayflower Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Sheffield is seeking a permanent Senior Estimator. The role requires a minimum of five years' experience in engineering estimating, specifically for medium to heavy mechanical engineering projects. Key responsibilities include preparing estimates and quotations, understanding engineering drawings, and sourcing materials. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits including a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and a contributory health scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

37 hours working week

33 days holiday per year

Westfield Contributory Health Scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in an engineering estimating role.
• Experience in medium to heavy mechanical engineering projects.
• Proven experience in preparing sales estimates/quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and quotations.
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Source materials and components for accurate estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Ability to work to deadline

Organised and methodical

Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Due to forward planning and our commitment to achieve continued growth and success, we are currently looking to recruit a permanent Senior Estimator.

Reporting directly to the Internal Sales Manager the successful candidate would be required to have a minimum of five years' experience within an Engineering estimating role with experience in medium to heavy Mechanical Engineering projects. Demonstrating a competency, through experience, in the production to prepare sales estimates/quotations and win customer orders.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of estimates and quotations.
• A good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Sourcing of materials and components to compile accurate estimates.

Skills & attributes required for the role

• Proven estimating experience within an engineering background.
• Experience within fabrication and machining disciplines.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work to deadline.
• Well organised and methodical.
• Enthusiastic, with a strong desire to succeed.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Salary will be dependent upon experience
• 37 hour working week
• 33 days holiday per year (25 days + 8 statutory)
• Westfield Contributory Health Sceme
• Life Insurance of double annual salary whilst in employment with Mayflower Engineering Limited

For more information on Mayflower Engineering Limited please visit our website