Technical Estimator Mechanical Engineering

Our highly successful engineering client in Caerphilly are recruiting for a Technical Estimator to join them on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for interpreting customer needs and using technical software to provide accurate project specific solutions; providing technical guidance on best product and application solutions to support or secure project specification.

You will manage allocated projects and work closely with external sales and internal colleagues, to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of all projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure project quotations are on time, accurate and commercially sound in order to covert the order to sale.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication within customers and colleagues.
• Manage and process enquiries, prioritising order related tasks.
• Manage, update, and take ownership of project folders.
• Confidently discuss information of a technical nature with customers to ensure a comprehensive and suitable design is provided.
• Ensure that designs produced are compliant with current legislation/regulations.
• Contribute to team continuous improvement initiatives that support process, performance, and customer service development.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience gained in a technical role, ideally within the Building Services sector.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• A good level of numeracy skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Positive 'can-do' demeanour with a desire to continually develop and progress.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Mechanical/ electrical/ building services engineering qualification (e.g., HND)

Salary & Benefits:

Salary will be between 32-35k depending on experience, plus full company benefits:

• 25 days annual leave including Xmas closure period, plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme to add up to 5 extra leave days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - company will double contributions of up to 8% via salary exchange
• Life assurance benefit of 5 x salary
• Eligibility to join and participate in the share save scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On site Occupational Health support
• Learning and development opportunities