Technical Estimator
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Job Location:
Loughborough - UK
Yearly Salary:
£ 30000 - 35000
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Technical Estimator
- Providing Accurate Costing for Fluid Solutions Projects Industrial Water & Construction Sectors
- Loughborough Based
- National Leader in Pump Solutions & Maintenance
- 35000 Basic Salary Bonus
- Pension Holidays Sick Pay
- Global Business with progression
Overview
Join a national leader in pump manufacturing and pump solution services supporting a high-performing sales team delivering projects to construction industrial utility and commercial sectors. The Estimator is responsible for preparing precise quotations and full cost breakdowns on projects identified and secured by the Business Development Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for mechanical and electrical pump service/maintenance/product solutions in line with client requirements and technical specifications.
- Analyse enquiry documentation blueprints and relevant information to produce accurate costings.
- Liaise closely with Business Development Managers and technical teams to clarify scope ensure quotations meet customer needs and optimise commercial outcomes.
- Research material equipment and labour costs across the commercial construction utility and industrial markets.
- Gather competitive prices from suppliers and subcontractors and assess associated risks.
- Develop and maintain rate databases for labour plant and materials to support consistent high-quality estimating standards.
- Prepare and submit timely professional quotations and tender responses.
- Monitor and track ongoing quotations clarifying technical and commercial questions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with bid submissions handover documents and ensure a smooth transition of work to operations following contract award.
- Stay up to date with market trends industry regulations and costing techniques.
Ideal Experience & Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of pumps mechanical seals valves filters water treatment or related engineering solutions.
- Proven estimating experience within construction maintenance utilities or industrial project environments.
- Proficient in tendering and quotation processes; able to interpret technical documentation accurately.
- Highly numerate detail-oriented and organised; capable of working to deadlines under pressure.
- First-class communication and relationship-building skills confident engaging with suppliers and internal teams.
- Advanced Excel and IT proficiency; estimating software experience advantageous.
- Relevant engineering or technical qualifications preferred (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Industrial or Manufacturing).
- UK driving licence and willingness to visit supplier client or site locations as needed.
Package & Location
- Competitive basic salary (depending on experience)
- Performance bonus scheme aligned with successful project wins and accuracy of estimate
- Full company benefits including pension holidays and sick pay
This Estimator position is integral to ensuring commercial success delivering robust realistic quotes and supporting long-term relationships with clients
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
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