Technical Sales Estimator
Babergh, Suffolk
£40,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Bonus & Company Car
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm + WFH
25 Days + Bank Holidays (33 days)
Our client delivers high-quality machinery safety training to clients across the manufacturing sector throughout the UK, with plans for continued global growth. They are now looking to appoint a Technical Sales Estimator.
The business is known for its technical expertise, professional standards, and strong commitment to ongoing development. As part of a wider group with a turnover in excess of £450m, this is an excellent time to join and be part of the company's next phase of growth.
The Role
We are recruiting a Technical Sales Estimator to analyse customer requirements, technical drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals, bridging the gap between sales and service teams.
The Technical Sales Estimator will evaluate materials, labour, and project timelines to create competitive bids, while providing technical guidance to clients and managing the sales process. A proven track record of sales within the machinery safety industry is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Generate detailed, accurate, and timely quotations and tenders
Review engineering drawings, technical documents, and RFQs
Evaluate labour hours, material costs, and project risks to determine pricing
Act as a technical sales point of contact, addressing queries and providing solutions
Collaborate with leadership, services, and training teams to validate feasibility and pricing
Manage CRM activity, follow up on quotations, and support business development to convert bids into ordersEssential Key Skills
Background in technical sales, estimating, or engineering
Strong technical understanding with the ability to read technical drawings
Excellent numerical and costing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable (but not essential)
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
PUWER
Machinery Directive or Supply of Machinery Regulations
UK, European, and International Standards
Machinery Risk Assessments (e.g. EN ISO 12100)
Functional Safety / Control Systems (e.g. EN ISO (phone number removed), EN 62061)
Machinery electrical installation (e.g. EN ISO (phone number removed)
Pneumatic and Hydraulic installations (e.g. EN ISO 4413, EN ISO 4414)
Relevant Machinery Safety qualifications (e.g. CMSE®, CECE, FSEng)
Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience, ranging from service-led estimating and quotation backgrounds through to technically strong machinery safety professionals, with the upper end aligned to candidates who also offer proven sales capability and client development experience.
Structured training program with opportunities for development and progression
Life assurance scheme
Mobile phone provided
Company car provided
Employee assistance program
WFH flexibility