Engineering Estimator

Nicholas Associates are working with a world leading Hydraulics company based in York.

We are looking for an Estimator to work 3 days from the York Office and 2 days from home.

The role is full time and permanent.

Monday to Friday 40 Hours Per week.

Purpose of the job

The Role will form a key part of the Service Centre team, carrying out technical estimating and generation of quotations. Incorporating but not limited to the following:

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Handling of initial customer Request for Quote. Review of technical and commercial specification and highlighting any areas of concern/focus.
• Efficient raising of enquiries in system (Salesforce).
• Liaising with Customer contacts with regards to enquiries to fully understand their requirements in relation to quotation return date, technical scope, commercial, delivery and quality.
• Obtaining supplier/sub-contractor pricing as required.
• Collating of relevant information and technical data and generating internal document packs for estimates/quotes.
• Development of detailed, technical estimation. Incorporating structured work scope, budgeted hours and direct costs, in accordance with local Delegation of Authority.
• Formulate detailed commercial quotation documents and send to the customer.
• Liaise with Customers & Area Sales Engineer(s) daily, ensuring communication is clear and effective.
• Support technical procurement, as part of the estimation process, liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors.

Qualifications/Experience and Knowledge Required

• Qualifications:
• HNC in mechanical engineering or business level equivalent
• Working knowledge of mechanical workshop processes and repair principles.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and changing direction to meet customer/business demands at the time.
• Conversant with Microsoft office including word, excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience of working in a service industry environment.
• Experience in use of ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics or similar).
• Prince 2
• Proficiency in CRM systems
• Customer Relations experience