Rotating Equipment Estimator: Turn Engineering Insight into Proposals

Starkey Recruitment Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time position

Site-based role

Varied and interesting projects

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is assisting a Dudley-based engineering services business to recruit a Rotating Equipment Estimator. The role combines technical assessment, repair cost estimation and customer liaison for pumps, gearboxes, motors and related rotating equipment.

You will convert inspection findings into technical reports, repair proposals and quotations. Close collaboration with workshop engineers and the commercial team will ensure technically sound, competitively priced solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering, including hands-on experience with rotating equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of pumps, gearboxes, motors or similar mechanical equipment.
• Experience preparing engineering quotations, repair estimates, technical reports or repair scopes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection reports and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering inspection and assessment reports covering pumps, gearboxes, motors, fans and other rotating equipment.
• Work closely with workshop engineers to determine repair, overhaul and replacement requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, repair proposals and customer quotations.
• Calculate labour, materials, machining, subcontracting and transport costs.
• Obtain competitive pricing and lead times from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with workshop personnel to establish repair methods, resource requirements and realistic turnaround times.
• Apply appropriate commercial margins while identifying potential risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage multiple enquiries and quotations, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding technical recommendations, quotations and progress updates.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and support improvements to commercial processes.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Cost estimation

Technical report writing

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Starkey Recruitment Group is assisting a Dudley-based engineering services business to recruit a Rotating Equipment Estimator. The role combines technical assessment, repair cost estimation and customer liaison for pumps, gearboxes, motors and related rotating equipment.

You will convert inspection findings into technical reports, repair proposals and quotations. Close collaboration with workshop engineers and the commercial team will ensure technically sound, competitively priced solutions