Junior Estimator

Essential Results Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Prototype Engineering business is seeking a Junior Estimator in the UK. This full-time position offers the chance for career progression and involves preparing project estimates, communicating with clients, and reviewing engineering drawings. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background, good communication skills, and strong organizational abilities. The role includes a competitive salary, 25 days leave, bonus scheme, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days leave plus statutory holidays

Regular overtime at X1.5

Sick pay scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical engineering, either office or shop floor experience.
• Ability to evaluate proposals from the supply chain.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to plan effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate project estimates with sales team.
• Communicate with clients to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Review engineering drawings and CAD models for cost assessments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Organizational skills

Client service focus

Proactive work approach

Tools

Appropriate software packages

Job description

Essential Results are delighted to be working with a Prototype Engineering business. Due to growth, they are looking for Junior Estimator.

This is a permanent role with career progression and is a full-time office‑based position.

Person Specification

• Junior Estimator should have a background in Mechanical engineering either office or shop floor experience.
• The Junior Estimator will have the ability to evaluate proposals from the supply chain.
• Have good communication skills
• Be computer literate with a good understanding of appropriate software packages.
• The Junior Estimator will be able to integrate well into a team as well as work independently.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Must be able to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent client service focus with flexible approach to work.
• Proactive in approach to work

Day-to-Day

Junior Estimator daily activities will include:

• Collaborating with the sales team to prepare and deliver accurate project estimates.
• Communicating with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models to ensure accurate cost assessments.
• Monitoring industry trends and material costs to maintain competitive pricing.
• Contributing to process improvements and cost-saving measures.

Working within a small and supportive team, this position would suit someone who has an engineering background and is interested in learning and progressing into a senior position. Training will be offered on the inhouse systems for the successful person.

In return the employ package includes the following;

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 37.5 hour working week.
• £14 – £17 /hr depending on experience.
• Regular overtime at X1.5
• Bonus scheme
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension.

Please apply or get in touch for more information.