Estimation Engineer

Connexus International Limited; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Estimation Engineer to prepare accurate costings and quotations. The ideal candidate will have industry experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering drawings, preparing quotations, and providing support during the bidding process. This role offers a competitive salary, company pension, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Ongoing training

Supportive working environment

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating or quotations within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and customer enquiries to prepare detailed estimates.
• Prepare and issue formal quotations in line with company standards.
• Provide technical and commercial support to the sales team.
• Maintain quotation records and update stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams to resolve queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes.

Skills

Costing

Estimating

Solidworks

CAD

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

The Role

As an Estimation Engineer, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive costings and quotations for customers. Working closely with sales, design, and production teams, you’ll ensure proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound, and delivered within agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and customer enquiries to prepare detailed estimates.
• Preparing and issuing formal quotations in line with company standards.
• Providing technical and commercial support to the sales team during the bidding process.
• Maintaining quotation records and updating stakeholders.
• Liaising with internal engineering teams to resolve technical queries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve estimating processes and competitiveness.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong numerical and analytical skills, combined with solid industry experience.

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in estimating or quotations within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (and willingness to learn estimating software).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension and additional benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a progressive and customer-focused engineering company. Apply today through Connexus UK to take the next step in your career as an Estimation Engineer.

Skills

• Costing
• Estimating
• Solidworks
• CAD
• Engineering

Benefits

• Flexitime