Job Description
Cost EstimatorLocation: UttoxeterHours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am until 5pmSalary: Up to £30,000 per annumThe role:We are working with our client based in Uttoxeter to recruit for a Cost Estimator on a full time permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing cost factors related to processing customer goods to support sales in pricing and quotation generation. If you have a passion for producing complete quotations, following the sales process, and demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and time management skills, this could be the role for you.Responsibilities:Collaborating with customers, Sales Team members, and staff from other departments to discuss and create estimates, as well as resolving any issuesReviewing and interpreting drawings and other documents to prepare time, cost, material, and labour estimatesGaining a comprehensive understanding of the costing process from start to finishCoordinating with customers and client managers to gather necessary informationInputting cost sheet data into Orpheus to generate quotationsObserving and learning from team members about the costing and quoting process flowDeveloping an understanding of the time requirements for each process through guidance from current team membersWorking with the purchasing team to ensure materials and product processes are updated regularlyCommunicating with the Business Development Manager and Client Managers to ensure quotations are accurate and delivered on timePreparing documentation for management related to work planning, organisation, and schedulingConducting cost reviews regularly to maintain profitabilityPerforming special studies to establish standard hours and cost data, or identify opportunities for cost reductionContributing to business improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing cost efficiencyFollowing all company health and safety policies and protocolsWearing and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when on company or customer sitesKey Requirements:Strong analytical and reasoning abilitiesExcellent time management and organisation skillsExcellent customer relationship skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlinesAble to respond effectively to changing prioritiesAble to manage high volume workloadBeing able to maximise customer satisfactionInterested?
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