Estimator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced Estimator to manage customer enquiries from initial specification through to quotation for bespoke metal POS products. You will review drawings, determine manufacturing methods and prepare accurate costings reflecting material, labour and production costs.

Working closely with customers and internal production teams, you will ensure quotations are competitive and cost-accurate while driving continuous improvement in estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or similar within sheet metal or POS manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience calculating material, labour and manufacturing costs.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and cost drivers.
• Good commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, specifications and drawings to develop accurate quotations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including material, labour and manufacturing costs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD information to determine production methods.
• Determine appropriate processes and production requirements for quotes.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements.
• Maintain costing data and ensure quotes are issued promptly.
• Support improvement of estimating processes and cost accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Organised

Time management

Communication

Independent working

Numerical accuracy

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location: Leicester

Commutable from: Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Syston, and Coalville

Salary: £37k - £40k

About the Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of point-of-sale metal products and display solutions, supplying high-quality fabricated metal products to customers across a range of commercial sectors. They are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team and play a key role in supporting new and existing customer projects.

The Role

This is a hands-on estimating position responsible for managing customer enquiries from initial specification through to quotation. You will review drawings and customer requirements, determine manufacturing methods and prepare accurate costings for bespoke metal point-of-sale products.

Working closely with customers and internal production teams, you will ensure quotations are commercially competitive while accurately reflecting material, labour and manufacturing costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, specifications and technical drawings
• Prepare accurate quotations and detailed cost estimates
• Calculate material, labour, finishing and manufacturing costs
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD information
• Determine appropriate manufacturing processes and production requirements
• Liaise with customers to clarify technical and commercial requirements
• Work closely with production, purchasing and engineering teams
• Source and obtain material and component costs from suppliers where required
• Maintain accurate costing and quotation information
• Ensure quotations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
• Support the continuous improvement of estimating processes and cost accuracy

About You

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Engineer, Sales Estimator or similar
• Experience within sheet metal, fabrication, metal products, displays, POS or a related manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience calculating material, labour and manufacturing costs
• Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Highly organised with good time management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple quotations and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, commercially minded and able to work independently