At a Glance
- Tasks: Create precise cost estimates for exciting engineering projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Leading UK engineering manufacturer known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, increasing leave, pension scheme, and medical cash plan.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and long service awards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on multi-million-pound projects while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background and experience in estimating or costing components.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
I am looking for a Technical Estimator to join a leading UK engineering manufacturer where your technical knowledge will directly influence multi-million-pound projects. You will work closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams to produce accurate costings, negotiate the best value with suppliers and help drive cost improvements without compromising quality.
What you will be doing:
- Producing accurate cost estimates from engineering drawings
- Pricing raw materials including forgings, bar stock and fasteners
- Calculating machining, labour and component costs
- Managing supplier quotations and negotiating competitive pricing
- Monitoring supplier capacity and lead times
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure projects remain commercially competitive
We are looking for someone with:
- A strong engineering or machine shop background
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand machining processes
- Experience estimating or costing manufactured components
- Knowledge of metals, commodity pricing and manufacturing techniques
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- ERP experience (Syteline advantageous)
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Increasing annual leave with service
- Pension scheme
- Medical cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service awards
Technical Estimator employer: WR Engineering
WR Engineering is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and growth. With competitive salaries and benefits such as overtime pay and a company van, employees in Bridgwater can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact in the industrial equipment sector.
