Estimator / Project Engineer

Traffic Generation Marketing; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Walsall is seeking an Estimator / Project Engineer. This varied role involves preparing cost estimates and managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring customer expectations align with technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or engineering and strong skills in communication and numerical analysis. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Diverse, technically challenging projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Project Engineer in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to produce cost estimates.
• Liaise with suppliers for pricing and lead times.
• Calculate material and labor costs for quotations.
• Collaborate with design and production teams.
• Act as a liaison between customers and internal departments.
• Support project planning and change management.
• Identify cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Communication

Tools

CAD

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in manufacturing or engineering someone who not only understands costs and quotations but also enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion? If you combine strong commercial awareness with hands‑on project coordination skills, this could be your ideal next role.

The Company

We're partnering with a well‑established and expanding manufacturing business. With continued investment in innovation, facilities, and people, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial and technical team with an Estimator / Project Engineer who can bridge the gap between estimation, engineering, and delivery.

The Role

This is a varied, technically engaging position that combines estimating and project engineering. You'll play a key role in preparing accurate costings and quotations, while also managing projects through the early stages of production ensuring that technical specifications, timelines, and customer expectations are fully aligned.

Day‑to‑day, You’ll Be

• Reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to produce detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to source pricing and lead times for materials and services.
• Calculating material, labour, and overhead costs to prepare quotations and tender documents.
• Collaborating with design, production, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.
• Acting as a technical liaison between customers and internal departments to ensure clear communication throughout each project.
• Supporting project planning, scheduling, and change management during early project phases.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and recommending cost‑effective solutions.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator, Project Engineer, or similar within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings (CAD experience advantageous).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with solid commercial awareness.
• Confident communicator able to engage with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Whats On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• A varied role combining estimating and project involvement.
• Career progression opportunities within a forward‑thinking, growing manufacturer.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture where your input genuinely makes a difference.
• The opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects.

If you're someone who thrives on both the technical and commercial sides of manufacturing and enjoys taking ownership of projects from quote to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for the role of Estimator / Project Engineer please call Dan at Mtec Engineering or click the button to apply.