Estimator - Mechanical & Industrial Manufacturing

Thrive Personnel Services Ltd; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Personnel Services Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator for a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment. You will develop accurate cost estimates from drawings and specifications, ensuring competitive quotations aligned with margins.

Collaborating with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Sales, you will drive successful tender submissions while identifying cost-saving opportunities and value-engineering options to maintain profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and costings accurately.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings and tender docs to establish full scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labour, machining, fabrication and production needs.
• Create formal quotations in line with pricing policies and profit targets.

Skills

Estimating

Quotations

Costing

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Thrive Personnel Services Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator for a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment. You will develop accurate cost estimates from drawings and specifications, ensuring competitive quotations aligned with margins.

Collaborating with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Sales, you will drive successful tender submissions while identifying cost-saving opportunities and value-engineering options to maintain profitability.