Estimator / Internal Sales / Quotations – Engineering & Manufacturing

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Early Friday finish

Hybrid working flexibility

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

White Label Recruitment is working with an established engineering and manufacturing business in Lancaster seeking an Estimator to join the commercial team. The role supports quotations, cost estimates and proposals for bespoke engineered products, with training offered for developing estimations.

You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Projects, contributing to cost breakdowns and improving estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of costs and pricing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations, cost estimates and commercial proposals for bespoke engineered products and equipment.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications and project requirements.
• Obtain pricing and cost information from suppliers and internal departments.
• Produce cost breakdowns covering materials, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and services.
• Support the preparation of bids, tenders and customer proposals.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, technical information and delivery requirements.
• Maintain estimating records, pricing information and cost databases.
• Support improvements to estimating procedures, systems and processes.
• Assist with equipment rental quotations and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Numerical ability

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

Estimator / Internal Sales / Quotations – Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Salary: Competitive – Flexible depending on experience

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Flexible working hours, early Friday finish, hybrid flexibility and excellent career progression

The Opportunity

White Label Recruitment is working with an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business in Lancaster that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of an Estimator.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist engineering business supplying bespoke products and equipment to major customers across the engineering and industrial sectors.

The company is extremely flexible on experience and is happy to consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from Internal Sales, Quotations and Commercial Administration through to experienced Estimators, Proposals Engineers and technical professionals.

For someone looking to develop into estimating, full training can be provided. Equally, experienced candidates will have the opportunity to take ownership of more complex projects, contribute fresh ideas and help improve existing estimating processes.

The role, responsibilities and salary package can be tailored to the successful candidate's experience and capabilities.

The Role

Working closely with the Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Projects teams, responsibilities will include:

• Preparing quotations, cost estimates and commercial proposals for bespoke engineered products and equipment.
• Reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and project requirements.
• Obtaining pricing and cost information from suppliers and internal departments.
• Producing cost breakdowns covering materials, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and associated services.
• Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders and customer proposals.
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, technical information and delivery requirements.
• Maintaining estimating records, pricing information and cost databases.
• Supporting improvements to estimating procedures, systems and processes.
• Assisting with equipment rental quotations and associated commercial administration.

The complexity of the work will depend on experience, with training and support available for candidates developing their estimating skills.

The Ideal Candidate

Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience in any of the following:

• Estimating / Cost Estimating / Junior Estimating
• Internal Sales / Technical Sales / Sales Support
• Quotations / Sales Administration
• Proposals / Tendering / Bid Coordination
• Commercial Administration / Coordination

A background in engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial products or a technical environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other industries will also be considered.

The company is particularly interested in individuals who demonstrate:

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of costs and pricing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence working with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop.

Previous estimating experience is not essential. Candidates with strong transferable skills who are looking to move into a technical estimating role are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and package tailored to individual experience.
• 35-hour working week.
• Flexible working hours, with core hours of 10am–2pm.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Hybrid working flexibility, subject to experience and initial training requirements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (subject to confirmation).
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting engineering projects.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, including potential development into Business Development.
• Opportunity to join a supportive team within an established business investing in its future growth.

Interested?

Whether you're an experienced Estimator looking for a new challenge or currently working in Internal Sales, Quotations, Procurement or Commercial Support and looking to take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.