Junior Estimating Engineer in Consett

The company The company is based in Consett, County Durham and specialises in the reverse engineering of rotating equipment. We service and repair all varieties of large industrial pumps; spare parts are manufactured in our own machine shop via reverse engineering. We are at an exciting point in our development and this is a position that has arisen in the estimating department due to promotion. Job summary The successful applicant will report directly to the Managing Director whilst supporting a busy production team. The role involves assisting with the preparations of engineering projects, under the supervision of senior estimators while learning the estimating process. Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: * Calculate job costs using company ERP system, EFACS * Assisting with the preparation of tenders, quotations and cost estimates * Utilise sketches and drawings to determine task times in a conventional machine shop * Requesting, reviewing and following up supplier quotations where required * Helping ensure quotations are completed within agreed timescales * Maintain records of calculations in a database * Utilise same database to improve efficiency Person Specification * Fully committed to Quality, Cost and Delivery * An accurate and flexible approach to all matters * Strong attention to detail * Good Communication and organisational skills * Proficient in Excel and Word with good experience of ERP systems * Ability to work within a small but multi-disciplined team * An interest in engineering and manufacturing * Good numerical ability and attention to detail * Willingness to learn