Job Title:
Technical Sales Estimator
Location:
Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Salary:
Competitive depending on experience
Benefits:
* Opportunity to join a secure and growing engineering firm
* Clear scope for career development and progression
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Free onsite parking
* Exposure to diverse, technically interesting projects across a wide range of industries
Job Description:
* This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to take on a pivotal role within the sales function.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and technical quotations, with a focus on CNC machining projects, as well as fabrication, welding, pressing, painting, and laser cutting.
* You’ll work closely with clients, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to develop pricing strategies and ensure technical specifications are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with clients to understand project requirements and technical needs
* Create accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of engineered components
* Review technical drawings and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities
* Use ERP/CRM systems to manage supplier and customer data (experience with Emax ERP preferred)
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure feasibility and pricing accuracy
* Keep current with industry pricing, materials, and manufacturing trends
* Provide technical advice to clients throughout the quotation process
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
Skills & Experience:
* Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent industry experience
* Proven background in technical estimating within precision engineering
* Strong knowledge of CNC machining or Fabrication is essential
* Experience with related processes including fabrication, welding, and finishing
* Confident in reading technical drawings and interpreting specifications
* ERP/MRP systems experience required
* Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM tools
* Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Why Should You Apply?
* Play a key role in a successful and growing company
* Work on diverse and technically interesting projects
* Competitive salary and long-term job security
* Join a supportive team that values experience and technical expertise
* Make a tangible impact within a business that truly values quality and people
The Company:
Our client is a well-established and ambitious precision engineering business entering an exciting new phase of growth. Recently acquired by new owners, the company is undergoing significant transformation and investment, including the appointment of a new Operations Director and an upcoming move to a brand-new 55,000 sq. ft. facility.
They are a trusted partner to blue-chip clients across multiple sectors including Sub-sea, Oil & Gas, Rail, Marine, Defence, Aerospace, and more. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the business recently achieved ISO 13485 certification, reinforcing its commitment to excellence—particularly within the medical and precision sectors.
Interested?
If you're a driven and technically savvy estimator looking to join a forward-thinking engineering company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion