Sales Estimator

Aqumen Business Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical and dental cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Aqumen Business Solutions is recruiting a Sales Estimator in Bradford. The role involves producing accurate quotations, liaising with customers and suppliers, and supporting business development in a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will need strong numerical skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and proficiency with MS Office. This is a full-time, office-based position with benefits and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email with complete information.
• Review engineering drawings to assess project requirements.
• Calculate labour, material and production costs for quotations.
• Source material pricing and raise purchase orders.
• Prepare and submit quotations using estimating software.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

MS Office

Reading drawings

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Vacancy - Sales Estimator

Location - Bradford

Hours - 40hrs per week Monday - Friday - Operating hours: 6am - 6pm

Salary - up to £14.50ph

Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a well-established manufacturing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, liaising with customers and suppliers, and supporting business development activities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email, gathering all relevant information including technical drawings and specifications.
• Review and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings to assess project requirements.
• Calculate labour, material and production costs to prepare accurate quotations.
• Source material pricing from suppliers and raise purchase orders using internal systems.
• Produce and submit quotations using estimating software, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow up on submitted quotations and obtain feedback to support continuous improvement and future business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with both existing and prospective customers to support business growth.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, customer interactions and commercial feedback.
• Update material and labour costs within the estimating system to ensure pricing remains current.
• Work efficiently to meet quotation deadlines and support production planning requirements.
• Ensure all job documentation is completed accurately and transferred to the relevant departments.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience within estimating, sales support or production planning would be advantageous.

Package

• Competitive salary (£28,000 - £31,200 depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical and dental cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional annual leave entitlement
• Company events and social activities
• Free on-site parking

Hours

• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role