Technical Estimator in Dungannon

Haughey Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment in Dungannon is seeking a highly analytical Technical Estimator & Cost Analyst to calculate accurate pricing and quotations for manufacturing projects.

You will review technical specs, BOMs and engineering drawings, produce cost estimates for materials, labour and overhead, and update pricing models.

You will also track project costs, identify deviations from estimates, and provide management with insights to improve profitability and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator, Cost Analyst, or similar role in industrial manufacturing or machinery production.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and job-shop costing principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical specifications, customer discussions, and engineering drawings to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labour, and overhead costs required for manufacturing projects.
• Work with management and engineering teams to understand scope and requirements before pricing.
• Maintain and update pricing models and databases for raw materials, components, and labour rates.
• Monitor costs to ensure alignment with initial estimates and allocate every cost to the correct project.
• Collaborate with shop floor and procurement teams to capture variations or additional costs.
• Conduct post-job analyses by comparing final actual costs against original estimates and report discrepancies.
• Provide actionable feedback to management to improve production efficiency and pricing strategies.

Skills

Estimating accuracy

Cost analysis

Spreadsheets

Engineering drawings interpretation

BOMs understanding

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Job description

Job Title: Technical Estimator in Dungannon

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Estimator & Cost Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for calculating accurate pricing and quotations. You will also conduct post-production analysis—auditing completed jobs to ensure all costs have been captured accurately and comparing actual performance against initial estimates to drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pricing

• Analyse technical specifications, customer discussions, and engineering drawings to prepare accurate cost estimates
• Calculate material, labour, and overhead costs required for manufacturing projects.
• Work closely with the management and engineering teams to understand the scope and technical requirements of each build before pricing.
• Maintain and update pricing models and databases for raw materials, components, and labour rates.

Job Costing & Tracking

• Ensure every purchase, labour hour, and operational cost is correctly allocated to its specific project/job number.
• Monitor ongoing jobs to ensure costs are tracking in line with the initial estimates.
• Collaborate with the shop floor and procurement teams to capture any variations or additional costs incurred during the manufacturing process.

Post-Job Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of completed jobs, comparing the final actual costs against the original pricing estimates.
• Identify and report on discrepancies, highlighting areas where the project overperformed or underperformed financially.
• Provide actionable feedback to management on how to improve production efficiency or adjust future pricing based on historical data.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator, Cost Analyst, or similar role within an industrial manufacturing, heavy engineering, or machinery production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and job-shop costing principles.
• High proficiency with spreadsheets and manufacturing ERP/MRP systems for tracking time and materials.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings is highly desirable.