Estimator

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Four Marks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy seeks an Estimator for Alton, Hampshire, to prepare detailed cost estimates for high-precision components and assemblies. The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings with GD&T, cost modelling across materials, labour and subcontractors, and end-to-end bid management.

Ideal candidates bring a mechanical engineering background and at least 5 years in purchasing or estimating within engineering/manufacturing, with strong Excel and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with purchasing/estimating experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• At least 5 years' purchasing experience within engineering/manufacturing.
• Confident reading engineering drawings with GD&T; understand materials and costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, commercially competitive estimates for manufacture of high-precision components.
• Review drawings and specifications; cover materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Manage end-to-end bid process and supplier pricing / lead times.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to optimize bids.
• Forecast spend and production capacity; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

5+ years purchasing experience

Reading engineering drawings with GD&T

Costing methodologies

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Education

Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Estimator - Alton, Hampshire | £35,000-£45,000 + EOT bonus and excellent benefits

Are you an experienced engineering professional with strong commercial awareness and a background in estimating, purchasing or manufacturing? This could be a great opportunity to join an established precision engineering business in Alton, Hampshire, working with high-quality components and assemblies across specialist industries.

Why apply for this Estimator role?

You'll be joining an experienced team where your technical knowledge and commercial expertise will make a real impact.

• £35,000-£45,000 salary
• EOT bonus, subject to qualifying criteria
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to work within a specialist precision engineering environment
• The chance to develop your commercial and technical expertise

Key Responsibilities:

As an Estimator, you'll play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for the manufacture and supply of high-precision engineering components and assemblies.

• Review technical engineering drawings and specifications
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including proposals and bid management
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, vendors and internal teams
• Obtain competitive pricing and lead times from suppliers
• Support the sourcing and manufacture of components for projects
• Produce spend and production capacity forecasts
• Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness
• Plan and manage your workload to meet strict deadlines

What we’re looking for:

You'll ideally have a strong mechanical engineering background combined with purchasing, estimating or commercial experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Mechanical engineering experience, ideally supported by an indentured apprenticeship or equivalent
• At least 5 years' purchasing experience within engineering or manufacturing
• Confident reading engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials and costing methodologies
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent numerical, analytical and Excel skills
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and positive approach
• A proactive problem solver who can work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a demanding environmentIf you're looking for your next Estimator opportunity in Alton, Hampshire, where your engineering knowledge and commercial skills can really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ 49154 / INDINDUSTRIALWC

Location │ Alton, Hampshire

Role │ Estimator