Cost Estimation Engineer

Cost Estimation Engineer - Whetstone - £35-£45k Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates for the project, product or service. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant quotes from vendors and contractors in addition to calculating internal processing costs. Support the Commercial and Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customer s specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service. Primary Responsibilities: Obtain and understand the customers requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing and our suppliers Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary) in a clear and concise manner Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering and Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution Drive the correct 8020 assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications Identify competitors strengths and weaknesses Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a ..... full job details .....