Manufacturing Estimator: Precision Quotations & Drawings

Harris Lord Recruitment; Partridge Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Lord Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for a growing UK manufacturing business. You will review enquiries, specifications and drawings to produce accurate, commercially sound quotations and deliver them within agreed timescales.

You will work closely with customers and internal teams, identify missing information and discrepancies, and ensure CRM records are kept up to date. Experience in timber products, joinery, or related manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or similar commercial/technical role
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and specifications
• Experience in manufacturing/joinery/engineering environments
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• CRM experience (HubSpot advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed quotations for customer enquiries
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project information
• Identify missing information, discrepancies and potential technical issues
• Ensure assumptions and technical requirements are clearly identified and qualified
• Liaise with customers to obtain further information and clarify requirements
• Work with Sales, Commercial and Production teams
• Ensure quotations are returned within agreed timescales
• Maintain enquiry information and actions within the CRM system
• Respond to customer and internal queries
• Develop understanding of products, manufacturing processes and applications
• Support the wider commercial team and continuous process improvements

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Confidence communicating withcustomers

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Harris Lord Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator for a growing UK manufacturing business. You will review enquiries, specifications and drawings to produce accurate, commercially sound quotations and deliver them within agreed timescales.

You will work closely with customers and internal teams, identify missing information and discrepancies, and ensure CRM records are kept up to date. Experience in timber products, joinery, or related manufacturing environments is advantageous.