Senior Estimating & Engineering Lead

Premier Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturer in the precision metal industry based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Estimating & Engineering Lead. The role involves providing design and estimating support, communicating with customers for technical consultancy, and working closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in sales or engineering roles, along with strong CAD knowledge. This position offers a permanent contract with a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, estimating, proposals or engineering roles.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of CAD software.
• Experience providing technical consultancy and producing quotations.

Responsibilities

• Providing design and estimating support for customers.
• Communicating with customers and providing technical consultancy.
• Gaining technical competence of the company's products and services.

Skills

Sales experience

Estimating skills

SolidWorks knowledge

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Role - Senior Estimating & Engineering Lead

Salary- Negotiable, based on experience within the spring or precision metal industry

Type- Permanent

Location- Manchester

My client is a specialist manufacturer within the precision metal industry. They are looking for a Senior Estimating & Engineering Lead to join their team in the Manchester area on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, estimating, proposals or engineering roles
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of CAD software – SolidWorks or similar
• Knowledge of metal treatments, stamping, precision forming would be beneficial
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Sales)
• Experienced producing quotations and queries
• Experience Providing technical consultancy internally and externally
• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• The Senior Estimating & Engineering Lead role will involve :
• Providing Design and Estimating support for customers, the merchant networks and Sales teams
• Gaining technical competence and understanding of the key functions of the company's products and services
• Communicating with customers, providing technical consultancy, responding to enquiries, and liaising with ex...