Senior Manufacturing Estimator

MTS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Employee discounts

Training & progression

Full-time role

Job summary

MTS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Senior Manufacturing Estimator to join a leading UK manufacturer specialising in bespoke signage, street furniture, architectural metalwork and fabricated infrastructure products. Hybrid working and a clear path for progression are offered.

The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing drawings and tender documents, liaising with customers and suppliers, and producing competitive quotations to secure new business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating or related roles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Must understand welding, machining, folding and forming and general metalworking, etc.
• Has a technical, construction or engineering background.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations and cost estimates.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to produce competitive quotations.
• Manage customer enquiries from enquiry through to quotation.
• Build strong client relationships with internal teams.
• Work closely with internal engineering and commercial teams to support bids.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and reporting.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpret drawings

Contract negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Estimator to join a leading UK manufacturer specialising in bespoke signage, street furniture, architectural metalwork and fabricated infrastructure products. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Estimator to work on high-profile transport, infrastructure and public sector projects within a growing business.

We offer:

• Hybrid working
• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company pension
• 25-day holiday plus bank holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Car scheme
• Employee discount and cashback schemes
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Full-time, permanent position

The Role:

As a Senior Manufacturing Estimator, you will prepare accurate cost estimates, review technical drawings and tender documents, liaise with customers and suppliers, and produce competitive quotations that help secure new business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed quotations and cost estimates
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Review engineering drawings and specifications
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Manage customer enquiries from enquiry through to quotation
• Build strong client relationships
• Work closely with internal engineering and commercial teams
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and reporting

About You:

• Previous estimating experience in sales and estimating, preferably in a street furniture or engineering led product
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Must understand welding, machining, folding and forming and general metalworking etc.
• Has a technical, construction or engineering background
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive with strong attention to detail

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Estimator looking to join a successful manufacturer that offers hybrid working, career development and genuine long-term opportunities.

We do not offer sponsorship.