Estimator
CV-LibraryAlton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 29 September 2026
Apply NowMarket 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Estimator / Cost Engineer on behalf of our client based in Alton on a permanent basis.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Review technical engineering drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies.
* Calculate project costs, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
* Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including bid preparation, proposal writing and submission.
* Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments to obtain competitive pricing and delivery timescales.
* Support the sourcing and purchasing of components for engineering builds.
* Monitor expenditure, forecast production capacity and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
* Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve competitive pricing.
* Plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines and project requirements.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent skills and experience.
* Minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw material specifications and costing methodologies.
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and numerical skills.
* Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and methodical approach.
Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Salary - Competitive, dependent on experience.
Job Type - Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
Roles & Responsibilities
* Review technical engineering drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies.
* Calculate project costs, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor pricing.
* Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including bid preparation, proposal writing and submission.
* Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments to obtain competitive pricing and delivery timescales.
* Support the sourcing and purchasing of components for engineering builds.
* Monitor expenditure, forecast production capacity and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
* Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve competitive pricing.
* Plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines and project requirements.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent skills and experience.
* Minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw material specifications and costing methodologies.
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and numerical skills.
* Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and methodical approach.
Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Salary - Competitive, dependent on experience.
Job Type - Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles