Estimating Engineer - Costing, Quotes & Value

Ambitek Limited; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking a detail-focused Estimating Engineer to join a manufacturing organisation to prepare accurate, competitive quotations for reliable and sustainable solutions.

You will work with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to cost accurately, negotiate best value with suppliers and identify value engineering opportunities to meet client expectations and drive production readiness.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with clear client and supplier communication.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience compiling quotations is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of railway sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and producing accurate, competitive quotations from enquiry to quotation.
• Review drawings, specs and CAD models to interpret client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders through tender.
• Conduct site visits to assess project requirements when required.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Support operational team in delivering client expectations.
• Collaborate to determine cost-effective manufacturing solutions and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

Bid/quotations

Microsoft Excel

BOM management

Communication skills

UK driving license

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing background

Tools

CAD systems

ERP/MRP

BOM tools

Job description

Ambitek Limited is seeking a detail-focused Estimating Engineer to join a manufacturing organisation to prepare accurate, competitive quotations for reliable and sustainable solutions.

You will work with Engineering, Production and Purchasing to cost accurately, negotiate best value with suppliers and identify value engineering opportunities to meet client expectations and drive production readiness.