Superior Recruitment Group are looking for an experienced Technical Estimator on behalf of our client based in Sunderland. This is a full time permanent role.
The client is an industrial controls and automation system integrator. We operate at various customer sites around the UK and Europe. Due to continuous growth and ever increasing demand, we have a full-time vacancy for a Technical Estimator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
Proposing engineering solutions for customers
Validating those solutions
Estimating and quoting for those solutions
Pricing and negotiation including on start and end dates and overall timing plan
Agreeing quality measures
Supporting the delivery of commercial priorities and sales targets
This will be achieved through a mix of;
Sourcing costings for the end-to-end job
Providing quotation for internal sign off and onward transmission to customer
Ensuring the quote is comprehensive to include resource price, timescales, and the cost of materials
Validation of the quote with end of project outcome to learn lessons from experience
Working with the Engineering Team to establish feasibility, pricing and timescale estimates for the products and services demanded by the customer
Tailoring offerings to the needs of individual customers and frame the offer through expert knowledge of products and services aligned to the customer demand – be flexible
Researching materials and methods of development to keep up with world class standards of engineering
Your qualifications and attributes To qualify for the role, candidates must have a majority of the following:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Range of industry competencies and licences
5 years in a senior capacity in complex engineering environment
Transformational Change and Collaborative Leadership
Desire to win through negotiation and compromise
Interpersonal, persuasiveness and positive influencing
Integrity
Passion for success
Accuracy of quotes, demonstrating attention to detail
Sees value in record keeping and sharing of information to celebrate success and share experiences
Ideally located within 30 miles of Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
The current office hours are Monday - Thursday (8-4.30pm) Friday (8-1.30pm)