Quotation Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking a Quotation Engineer to prepare and coordinate tenders for new business opportunities globally. The role involves reviewing customer specifications, producing cost estimates, and communicating effectively with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate should have good organisational skills, experience in an engineering context, and GCSEs in English and Maths. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Possess good organisational skills with multitasking ability.
• Must have permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Tenders following receipt of customer requests.
• Read and review customer technical specifications.
• Produce cost estimates using the internal system.
• Support customers with technical clarifications on bids.
• Communicate effectively with Customers and OEMs.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

GCSE Grade C in English & Maths

Degree in Engineering or similar

Job description

Quotation Engineer

Location: Norwich

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £27,000pa

Reed Engineering are supporting a long established manufacturer in Norwich who would like someone to join them as a Quotation Engineer, where you will be instrumental in providing Tenders for new business opportunities globally. This role involves coordinating and compiling technical clarifications to ensure their products meet customer requirements, promoting their full portfolio and assisting in product sales.

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Prepare Tenders following receipt of customer requests for quotation.
• Read and review customer technical specifications and commercial requirements.
• Produce cost estimates using the internal costing system.
• Support customers with detailed technical clarifications on submitted bids.
• Communicate effectively with Customers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Liaise with internal engineering teams to ensure technical clarifications are answered effectively and correctly.
• Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Quotation Team Manager that are within your capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential:
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English & Maths (or equivalent).
  • Good communication skills at all levels of the business, with good written and verbal communication and well‑developed interpersonal skills.
  • Possess good organisational skills with a genuine ability to multitask.
  • Have good time management skills coupled with the ability to effectively prioritise.
  • Must have permanent right to work in the UK.
• Desirable:
  • Degree qualified in Engineering or a similar applicable field.
  • Understanding of Rotating Electrical Machines.
  • Experience working within an engineering manufacturing environment.
  • Some relevant experience in a similar commercial role.
  • Self‑confidence to challenge colleagues in an appropriate manner when necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

If you have the relevant skills for this amazing opportunity, please apply with your up to date CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.