Estimator

C&d Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Estimator to join their team in the Merthyr area. The successful candidate will require strong analytical and customer service skills to provide detailed quotations and technical support, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This office-based role operates Monday to Friday, and offers a competitive salary within the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Good commercial awareness and understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience of estimating within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all key information at enquiry stage is obtained to offer best solutions.
• Discussing technical information with customers confidently.
• Providing technical support to sales teams and facilitating project progression.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client an Estimator in the Merthyr area.

Estimator

Job Role:

This role requires a deep understanding of the industry, strong analytic skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams. The Graduate Estimator will play a critical role in helping to securing new business by providing detailed and competitive quotations while seeing the projects through from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all key information at enquiry stage is obtained to offer the best suitable solution to the client.
• You will be able to confidently discuss information of a technical nature with customers.
• You will be looking at building designs and ensuring they are compliant with current regulations and industry best practice.
• Support customers and colleagues to assist with resolution of technical enquiries.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Provide technical support to the external sales teams and facilitate project progression by attending project meetings on site or via Teams.

Skills & Qualifications

• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience of estimating within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• A mechanical/ electrical engineering qualification e.g., HNC /HND or equivalent.

Salary competitive

Days Monday to Friday