Hybrid Estimating Engineer – Environmental Solutions

Wasterecruit Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

death-in-service benefit

NEST pension

Job summary

WasteRecruit is recruiting an Estimating Engineer for an environmental engineering business in Kent. You will engage with customer requirements, develop engineered solutions, and prepare accurate commercial proposals.

You will work with sales and engineering, attend meetings, interpret enquiries, and keep up to date with technologies, energy from waste and odour-control systems. Hybrid or remote work is available; early days in Kent offices may be required.

Qualifications

• A minimum HNC-level qualification in a MEICA discipline, process engineering, chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Previous experience within estimating, proposals, technical sales or another commercially focused engineering role.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional technical proposals.
• The confidence to communicate both technically and commercially.
• Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a relatively small, collaborative technical business.
• Knowledge of Energy from Waste, anaerobic digestion or odour-control systems would be particularly useful, although CSO will also consider candidates with strong transferable engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret customer enquiries, specifications and technical requirements.
• Work with internal specialists to develop appropriate engineered solutions.
• Prepare accurate project estimates using internal and supplier information.
• Produce clear, detailed technical and commercial proposals.
• Attend customer meetings, both virtually and in person.
• Respond to technical questions and requests for further information.
• Provide technical sales support and help progress opportunities through to order.
• Work collaboratively across sales and engineering to ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements.
• Keep up to date with relevant technologies, market developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Engineering judgement

Customer communication

Technical sales understanding

Microsoft Office

Reading technical drawings

Education

HNC in MEICA or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WasteRecruit is recruiting an Estimating Engineer for an environmental engineering business in Kent. You will engage with customer requirements, develop engineered solutions, and prepare accurate commercial proposals.

You will work with sales and engineering, attend meetings, interpret enquiries, and keep up to date with technologies, energy from waste and odour-control systems. Hybrid or remote work is available; early days in Kent offices may be required.