Cost Estimator

Salary: £30,000 per year

Cost Estimator

The holder of this position is accountable to the Planning Manager for ensuring machined components are costed as required and enquiries are responded to in a timely manner. The cost estimator will be responsible for the creation of new estimates as well as reviewing costs post-production and reviewing then updating costs as appropriate. The role requires the ability to communicate well with suppliers and internal/external customers in both a commercial and technical context.

Specific duties to include:

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials and labour.
• Read engineering drawings and technical documents in order to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, customers and suppliers.
• Use computer software to calculate estimates.
• Evaluate a product’s profitability.

The applicant should meet the following criteria:

• Ability to read an engineering drawing.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, this should include turning and milling.
• Good analytical skills and be detail driven.

Salary: £30,000per year