Precision Engineering Estimator (Alton) – High-Impact Roles

Energy Jobline CVL; Alton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

EOT bonus

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator in Alton, Hampshire. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies, reviewing drawings and specifications while managing bid processes and supplier pricing.

The role emphasizes commercial awareness, strong numerical skills and the ability to work with internal teams to meet tight deadlines in a specialist manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with purchasing or estimating experience.
• At least 5 years of purchasing experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Able to read engineering drawings with GD&T understanding.
• Knowledge of costing methodologies and materials.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with Excel.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive communicator with teamwork skills.
• Capable of meeting deadlines in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings and specifications.
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including proposals and bid management.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, vendors and internal teams.
• Obtain competitive pricing and lead times from suppliers.
• Support sourcing and manufacture of components for projects.
• Produce spend and production capacity forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness.
• Plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical background

Reading drawings

GD&T

Negotiation

Excel skills

Education

Indentured apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator in Alton, Hampshire. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies, reviewing drawings and specifications while managing bid processes and supplier pricing.

The role emphasizes commercial awareness, strong numerical skills and the ability to work with internal teams to meet tight deadlines in a specialist manufacturing environment.