Estimator

The Best Connection; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Estimator in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will support pricing for customer tenders and quotations. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, creating Bills of Materials, and evaluating production costs. Applicants should have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics. A competitive salary of £33,500+ is offered with an immediate start available. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Immediate start

Stable working environment

Opportunity to work with industry professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an estimating or costing role.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Excel is desirable.
• Background in print manufacturing or technical knowledge of production machinery is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present detailed estimates for customer tenders and quotations.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routes.
• Evaluate production methods, materials, and logistics costs.
• Support procurement activities with accurate costing data.
• Work collaboratively with sales, production, and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel

Job description

Estimator

Location: Wolverhampton (excellent transport links)

Salary: £33,500+ per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time | Immediate start available

The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our manufacturing client seeking an experienced Estimator to support accurate and competitive pricing for customer tenders and quotations. Based in the Wolverhampton area with excellent local transport connections, this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

The Role

Working closely with Account Managers and internal teams, you will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements and producing timely, commercially sound estimates. You will assess production routes, materials, outwork, and transport costs to ensure pricing is accurate and competitive.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present detailed estimates for customer tenders and quotations
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routes within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• Evaluate production methods, materials, outwork, and logistics costs
• Support procurement activities with accurate costing data
• Analyse end-of-job costings to improve future pricing accuracy
• Work collaboratively with sales, production, and operations teams

About You

• Proven experience in an estimating or costing role
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work closely with internal teams
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Excel is desirable
• Background in print manufacturing or technical knowledge of production machinery is an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £33,500+, dependent on experience
• Immediate start available
• Stable, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with experienced industry professionals

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Estimator looking for your next challenge in the Wolverhampton area, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.