Job Description
Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business in Dunfermline to recruit a Quotation / Estimation Engineer. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and commercial activity and is key to supporting the business in producing accurate, competitive quotations for customers.
You will be responsible for building cost estimates, developing pricing proposals and supporting the wider sales and delivery teams with timely and well-structured commercial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare technical and commercial quotations for customer enquiries
* Develop cost estimates covering materials, labour, overheads and margins
* Work with engineering and operations teams to understand scope and technical requirements
* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and lead time information
* Support the review and approval of quotations prior to issue
* Maintain estimating tools, cost models and pricing data
* Identify risks, assumptions and commercial considerations within quotations
* Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and templates
* Maintain accurate records of quotations and opportunities in internal systems
* Provide estimating support for project variations and change requests
What We're Looking For
* Experience in estimating, quotations, proposals or cost engineering within an engineering or manufacturing environment
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail
* Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into clear commercial outputs
* Comfortable working with cross-functional teams
* Background in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
* Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office
* Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
What's On Offer
* A commercially important role within a stable engineering business
* Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects
* Hybrid working model
* Competitive salary, pension and benefits
* Clear opportunity to develop within a growing commercial/engineering function