Junior Estimating Engineer

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?   Permanent role Durham location Salary negotiable dependant on experience 37 hours per week Day Shift Only – Mon to Fri 07:30-16:00 Fri 07:30-12:30 Pension with company contribution 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Cycle To Work Scheme Radius allowance based on commute to work miles Death In Service Scheme Income Protection Scheme Onsite parking   THE BUSINESS Based in Consett, our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the reverse engineering and refurbishment of rotating equipment. Supporting a wide range of industrial sectors, they provide expert servicing, repair and overhaul solutions across all types of large industrial pumps, with spare parts manufactured in their own machine shop.    The company is at an exciting stage in its development, and this opportunity has arisen within the estimating department following an internal promotion. It offers the successful candidate the chance to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business and develop their skills within an established team.    Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will support a busy production team and work alongside experienced estimators. You will assist with the preparation of engineering projects, tenders, quotations and cost estimates while learning the estimating process under the guidance of senior colleagues.    THE ROLE    This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their estimating career who has an interest in engineering and manufacturing and is keen to develop their skills. Working under the supervision of senior estimators, you will learn how to assess engineering work, calculate job costs and help prepare accurate quotations. You will use sketches and engineering drawings to help determine task times within a conventional machine-shop environment, gaining valuable experience as you develop into the role.   Calculating job costs using the company's ERP system, EFACS. Assisting with the preparation of tenders, customer quotations and cost estimates. Using sketches and engineering drawings to help determine task times within a conventional machine shop. Requesting, reviewing and following up supplier quotations where required. Helping to ensure quotations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. Maintaining clear and accurate records of calculations within the company database. Using the database to support and improve the efficiency of the estimating process. THE PERSON    We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with a genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing and the enthusiasm to build a career in estimating. You will have good numerical ability, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work with figures and technical information. You will be supported by experienced estimators, so a willingness to learn and develop is just as important as the skills you bring to the role.    You should be comfortable working as part of a small, multi-disciplined team and communicating with colleagues and suppliers. Experience using Excel, Word and ERP systems will be important, along with an accurate and flexible approach to your work. An understanding of engineering drawings or a machine-shop environment would be useful, but the key requirement is the ability and willingness to learn the estimating process.    The successful candidate will ideally have:   A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing, with a willingness to learn and develop within an estimating role. Good numerical ability and confidence working with figures and calculations. Strong attention to detail and an accurate, flexible approach to work. Good communication and organisational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, together with experience of ERP systems. The ability to work effectively within a small, multi-disciplined team. An understanding of engineering sketches, drawings or a conventional machine-shop environment would be advantageous. A commitment to quality, cost and delivery. TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group