Engineering Estimator: Proposals, Costing & Delivery

Elevation Recruitment Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Estimator in West Yorkshire (Halifax) for a permanent role within its technical proposals team. The role combines estimating with project engineering, requiring close collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop accurate proposals and support delivered projects.

The successful candidate will review specifications, produce cost estimates, obtain supplier quotations and prepare formal quotations and technical submissions, while

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within engineering, manufacturing or a related industry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Producing material take-offs and detailed cost estimates.
• Obtaining supplier quotations and evaluating project costs.
• Preparing formal quotations, proposals and technical submissions.
• Processing customer orders and supporting project delivery.
• Liaising with sales, design and production teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Managing multiple enquiries and projects simultaneously.
• Supporting continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpret technical drawings

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Estimator in West Yorkshire (Halifax) for a permanent role within its technical proposals team. The role combines estimating with project engineering, requiring close collaboration with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop accurate proposals and support delivered projects.

The successful candidate will review specifications, produce cost estimates, obtain supplier quotations and prepare formal quotations and technical submissions, while