Job Description - Estimator
Estimator in South East | Orion Electrotech Sales Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor FM Conway Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5EL Competitive 1 month ago Estimator (Construction) Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Cookstown (BT80) £30000 - £40000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 1 month ago Estimator (Construction) Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Magherafelt (BT45) £35000 - £45000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 5 days ago Estimator (Groundworks/ Geotechnical/ Civil) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Isleworth (TW7) £75000 - £80000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 3 weeks ago Estimator Metafora Transport Limited Welling (DA16) Up to £60,000 per annum in 2 weeks NEW Installer Hillarys Blinds Castelnau, South West London (SW13), SW13 9LD £65,000 - £80,000 6 days ago Estimator (Groundworks/ Geotechnical/ Civil) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Isleworth (TW7) £80000 - £100000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 1 month ago Area Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing Mitchell Maguire Ludgate Plain, Epping (CM16), CM16 From £45,000 to £50,000 per annum 70,000 OTE 2 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED The City, City of London (EC4), EC4M 9BR 65,000 - 85,000 3 weeks ago Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Driver ASAP Greenford Greenford (UB6) From £14.23 to £15.02 per hour 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor FM Conway Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5EL Competitive 1 month ago Estimator (Construction) Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Cookstown (BT80) £30000 - £40000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 1 month ago Estimator (Construction) Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Magherafelt (BT45) £35000 - £45000 per annum + Progression + Company benefits 5 days ago Estimator (Groundworks/ Geotechnical/ Civil) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Isleworth (TW7) £75000 - £80000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 3 weeks ago Estimator Metafora Transport Limited Welling (DA16) Up to £60,000 per annum in 2 weeks NEW Installer Hillarys Blinds Castelnau, South West London (SW13), SW13 9LD £65,000 - £80,000 6 days ago Estimator (Groundworks/ Geotechnical/ Civil) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Isleworth (TW7) £80000 - £100000 per annum + Progression, Training, Company Benefits 1 month ago Area Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing Mitchell Maguire Ludgate Plain, Epping (CM16), CM16 From £45,000 to £50,000 per annum 70,000 OTE 2 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED The City, City of London (EC4), EC4M 9BR 65,000 - 85,000 3 weeks ago Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Driver ASAP Greenford Greenford (UB6) From £14.23 to £15.02 per hour 1 month ago Estimator Orion Electrotech Sales South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton Permanent Published: 1 week ago £45000 - £55000 per annum Estimator Orion Electrotech Sales Are you an experienced Technical Bid, Estimating or Proposals professional looking to take ownership of end-to-end quotation activity? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing/engineering sector, is seeking a highly organised and commercially astute Estimator to lead their quotation function and ensure their bids are accurate, competitive, and fully aligned with customer requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a technical, fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and leadership to the bidding process. The Estimator is responsible for managing the full costing and quotation process from initial enquiry through to final submission. This role ensures that material, labour, and subcontract costings are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound, while coordinating workload to meet customer deadlines. The position also involves reviewing technical data packs to confirm scope, identify risks, and support the preparation of high-quality, compliant estimates. ---------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities Manage the complete estimating and quotation process from receipt of enquiry to final submission Coordinate and prioritise team workload across material costing, labour estimation, and quote preparation Review technical data packs, engineering drawings, specifications, BoMs, and customer documentation to fully understand scope Develop detailed and accurate cost models covering materials, labour, subcontract activities, and associated project costs Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial teams to ensure estimates are technically and commercially aligned Identify technical, commercial, and operational risks within enquiries and escalate as needed Deliver estimates within required timescales, meeting both customer expectations and internal deadlines Support the development of pricing strategies that ensure competitiveness while protecting business margin requirements Maintain clear, structured, and auditable quotation records, assumptions, and supporting documentation Drive improvements in estimating processes, including standardisation of costing methods, quality of responses, and workload planning Provide guidance and direction to the estimating or quotations team to ensure accuracy, accountability, and effective output Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders throughout the estimate review and approval stages ---------------------------------------- Skills and Experience Required Experience in estimating, quotations, proposals, or technical bidding within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong knowledge of material costing, labour estimation, and pricing principles Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and detailed customer data packs Commercially aware, with the ability to balance customer expectations with business objectives Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Experience coordinating or leading team workload Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments High attention to detail and strong analytical and numerical capability Proficient with ERP systems, costing tools, and Microsoft Excel 'Apply Now' or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech for further details!! 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