Estimator

Orion Electrotech - Midlands; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Midlands is seeking a Rotating Equipment Estimator in Dudley, West Midlands. You will review inspection reports, develop repair scopes, and produce accurate quotations for pumps, motors, gearboxes, and fans.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in mechanical engineering, strong knowledge of rotating equipment, and ability to interpret drawings and data. You will use ERP and MS Office tools and support customers technically and commercially.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience producing estimates, quotations, or technical reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and inspection data.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review inspection and assessment reports.
• Prepare technical reports, repair proposals and quotations.
• Calculate labour, materials, subcontract, and transport costs.
• Liaise with workshop engineers, suppliers and customers.
• Obtain supplier pricing and lead times.
• Manage multiple quotations and deadlines.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers.
• Maintain accurate records and quotation documentation.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Quotation/estimation experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Apprenticeship in engineering

HND / equivalent (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotating Equipment Estimator

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

The Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer or estimator to join a busy engineering team. You will be responsible for reviewing inspection reports, developing repair scopes, and producing accurate technical quotations for rotating equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and fans.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering inspection and assessment reports.
• Prepare technical reports, repair proposals, and quotations.
• Calculate labour, materials, subcontract, and transport costs.
• Liaise with workshop engineers, suppliers, and customers.
• Obtain supplier pricing and lead times.
• Manage multiple quotations and deadlines.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers.
• Maintain accurate records and quotation documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience producing estimates, quotations, or technical reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and inspection data.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/job management systems.

Desirable

• Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent.
• Experience within an engineering repair or service environment.
• Knowledge of bearings, seals, alignment, machining, and fabrication processes.

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