Technical Estimator in Downham Market, Norfolk

Technical Estimator

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (office-based)

Location: West Norfolk (on-site)

Salary: £31,000-£35,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 0830-1700

About the Company

Our client is a long-established and highly respected engineering and manufacturing business, supplying bespoke technical solutions to customers across a range of industrial sectors. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, the company continues to invest in its people and offers excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

The Opportunity

The Technical Estimator will review customer enquiries, drawings and specifications to understand project requirements and prepare accurate quotations.

The role involves calculating materials and costs, identifying any areas requiring clarification, and working closely with Sales and other departments to ensure quotations are complete, accurate and commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and client work packs to determine the full scope of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs and compile Bills of Materials (BOMs), material schedules and associated cost information.
• Collate technical information into formal bid and tender submissions.
• Prepare accurate quotations within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with Sales and internal departments to ensure quotations are practical, complete and aligned to customer requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within estimating, engineering, manufacturing, technical sales or a similar environment would be beneficial.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information accurately.
• Confident reading technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to work accurately with costs, quantities and calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing technical information.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of manufacturing or construction processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 applications. Training will be provided on company-specific systems.

Person Specification

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual who can confidently work with technical information and numerical data.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering support, technical administration, commercial support or estimating environments.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications or Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with customers and colleagues.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Direct plastics manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, our client offers annual leave starting at 20 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing by one additional day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days, a 5% employer pension contribution, Death in Service cover, an annual Profit Share Scheme (subject to business performance) and Long Service Awards. The business is also committed to supporting employee development and long-term career progression.