Estimator in Leeds

Estimator – Engineering & Manufacturing

We are partnering with a long-established engineering and manufacturing organisation to appoint an Estimator who will play a key role within their technical and commercial operations. This vacancy arises due to an upcoming retirement, creating a period of transition in which knowledge transfer and structured handover will be available.

The successful candidate will contribute directly to accurate cost preparation, quotation quality and technical support, working closely with internal teams to ensure high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour and associated services
• Inputting cost data into internal systems, predominantly Excel and the company\’s CRM
• Identifying, investigating and addressing variances between estimated and actual costs
• Reviewing and processing all RFQs (Requests for Quotes) from customers and sales colleagues within agreed service levels
• Liaising with internal and external sales teams to clarify technical or commercial queries
• Producing CAD drawings where required; the business currently uses SolidWorks
• Reading, interpreting and working from e…