We are working with a well-established business in the Croydon area who are looking to appoint an Estimator to join their commercial team. This is a key role, supporting the preparation of accurate costings for projects and ensuring customer quotes are delivered efficiently and competitively.
The Role
1. Prepare time, cost, material, and labour estimates for manufacturing projects
2. Produce customer quotes and proposals in line with business standards
3. Work closely with production, engineering, and sales teams to gather project details
4. Compare supplier quotes and identify cost-saving opportunities
5. Maintain and update customer records, orders, and quotations using ERP systems
6. Monitor changes in project scope and adjust costings where required
7. Provide support across the commercial function, including invoicing and general admin tasks
The Person
8. Previous experience in estimating within a manufacturing or engineering environment
9. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, fabrication, assembly)
10. Confident using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
11. Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
12. Good communication skills and ability to work with both internal teams and customers
13. Able to manage workload and meet deadlines effectively
The Package
14. Salary up to £33,000 DOE
15. 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8.00am-4.45pm, Fri 8.00am-12.30pm)
16. 25 days holiday
17. Pension scheme
18. Life insurance & employee support programme
19. Training & development opportunities
20. Free parking & additional employee perks
If you're an organised and detail-focused professional looking for the next step in your estimating career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.