Estimating Engineer

Estimating Engineer

Location: Hindley Green

Working Pattern: Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days per week in the office

Are you an electrical engineering professional looking for your next challenge?

As an Estimating Engineer, you'll work as part of a collaborative team supporting customer projects from initial enquiry through to quotation and delivery. You'll work with a variety of stakeholders across the business, developing valuable technical, commercial and project experience along the way.

We'll support your development, so whether you're an experienced estimator or looking to move into estimating from a related electrical engineering background, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: this role requires candidates to have current and permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to support visa applications for this position.

What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing customer drawings, specifications and project requirements to develop technical solutions.
Preparing accurate and competitive quotations within agreed timescales.
Producing technical and commercial bid documentation to support customer submissions.
Interpreting electrical schematics, drawings and technical information.
Working closely with engineering, operations and sales teams to support project opportunities.
Supporting the delivery of customer projects by ensuring quotation requirements are clearly communicated.
Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including engineering drawings and project information where required.
Contributing to continuous improvement activities and helping to enhance the team's customer offering.
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and supporting the successful delivery of business objectives.
What We're Looking For

Essential

Electrical qualification such as ONC, HNC, BTEC, Degree or equivalent industry experience.
Understanding of a manufacturing, engineering or technical sales environment.
A genuine interest in developing a career within estimating and commercial engineering.
Desirable

Strong electrical engineering knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and applications.
Experience interpreting electrical schematics, technical drawings and specifications.
Previous experience in estimating, quotations, proposals, bid support or tendering activities, including an understanding of project costing and commercial considerations.
Knowledge of factory-built assemblies, switchgear, electrical distribution products or wider electrical infrastructure applications.
Experience using CAD or electrical design software.
Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet customer deadlines.
Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and adapt to changing business needs.
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement listed above. If you have an electrical background and are excited by the opportunity to develop your career in estimating, we'd encourage you to apply.

What can we offer?

Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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