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Technical Estimator

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 39,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role Overview 
Job - Technical Estimator 
Salary - up to 40,000 
Location - Tonbridge 
 
My client has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join a team who will be responsible for the accurate preparation of cost estimates and technical quotations based on customer enquiries, drawings, and specifications. This role is central to ensuring commercially viable pricing while reflecting real manufacturing and supply chain constraints. 
 
Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing, the Estimator will take full ownership of enquiries from initial review through to quotation submission, ensuring all technical and commercial aspects are clearly defined and aligned. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Estimating & Costing 
Analyse customer enquiries, technical drawings, and specifications to determine full project scope 
Produce detailed and accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour, subcontract operations, and overheads 
Carry out material and labour take-offs with a high degree of accuracy 
Apply strong commercial judgement to optimise pricing and maximise gross profit 
Identify cost risks, uncertainties, and opportunities for value engineering 
Quotation Preparation 
Compile structured quotation packs including scope, assumptions, exclusions, options, and lead times 
Ensure all quotations are technically compliant and commercially robust 
Use NetSuite to manage enquiries, maintain pricing data, and generate formal quotations 
Maintain clear documentation and version control of all estimates 
Technical Review & Coordination 
Liaise with customers to clarify technical requirements and resolve ambiguities in specifications 
Work closely with CAD, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing teams to validate manufacturability and cost assumptions 
Incorporate supplier and subcontractor pricing, lead times, and constraints into estimates 
Ensure alignment between quoted solutions and operational capability 
 
Workload & Process Management 
Manage multiple tenders and enquiries simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines 
Track and prioritise workload to ensure timely and accurate submissions 
Support the continuous improvement of estimating systems, templates, and processes 

Essential Skills & Experience 
 
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications 
Proven experience in detailed estimating within a fabrication/manufacturing environment 
High level of accuracy in take-offs and cost modelling (materials, labour, subcontract) 
Strong numeracy and commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk and margin 
Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, constraints, and cost drivers 
Experience working with supplier pricing and lead time considerations 
Advanced Excel skills and strong document control discipline 
Ability to communicate technical information clearly across internal teams and with customers 
Highly organised, methodical, and accountable, with full ownership of estimates end-to-end 
 
If you feel you have the relevant experience and are a car driver (due to the location) - then please apply today

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