Manufacturing Estimator

KL TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KL Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Estimator with a background in manufacturing, engineering or technical production. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, costings and customer requirements while ensuring precise quotations and timely responses.

The ideal candidate combines technical understanding with strong attention to detail and effective communication across departments. ERP or estimating software experience is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in an estimating role within manufacturing, engineering or similar technical environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of manufacturing costs.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal departments.
• A practical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience using estimating software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer enquiries, technical drawings and specifications.
• Preparing accurate quotations, estimates and material costings.
• Assessing labour, materials and production requirements.
• Liaising with internal teams to clarify specifications and resolve technical queries.
• Ensuring quotations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Identifying opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.

Skills

Estimating

Drawings interpretation

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Customer communication

ERP/estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

KL Talent Solutions is looking to speak with experienced Estimators who have a background in manufacturing, engineering or technical production environments.We're working on behalf of an established business that requires someone who is commercially aware, technically minded and comfortable working with detailed specifications, costings and customer requirements.This would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of estimating but also understands the importance of getting the detail right from the outset.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing customer enquiries, technical drawings and specifications.
• Preparing accurate quotations, estimates and material costings.
• Assessing labour, materials and production requirements.
• Liaising with internal teams to clarify specifications and resolve technical queries.
• Ensuring quotations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Identifying opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in an estimating role within manufacturing, engineering or a similar technical environment.
• The ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of manufacturing costs.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal departments.
• A practical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience using estimating software or ERP systems would be beneficial.

Interested?If you're currently working in estimating and considering a move, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

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