Estimating Engineer

Estimating Engineer BCW Design & Manufacture

Applications Close - 12/09/2025

We are a fast-growing sub contract engineering and manufacturing business operating at the forefront of innovation across aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, and other advanced industries. With a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects, our company is undergoing an exciting period of transformation—investing in a comprehensive machine replacement programme and the integration of a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to support world-class production standards.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Sales & Estimating team by producing accurate and timely cost estimates for customer quotations and tenders.

This position requires a strong technical understanding of tooling processes and materials, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The role contributes to both the strategic pricing and day-to-day quotation activities essential to the company’s growth and profitability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review and understand the customer’s technical requirements for RFQ and any other commercial/project requirements.
• Maintain and update CRM system with new RFQ information (Hubspot)
• Obtain external costings for materials, sub-con and bought out items required for proposal/bids.
• Use software for preparation of estimates (ERP & MS Excel)
• Administrate and contribute to the bid review process from Bid/No-bid to bid sign-off, presenting the data and information on the estimated costings.
• Co-ordinate handover of won orders with Project Management team
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (Sales, Project Management, Operations etc.)

Relationship Management

• Work as part of the Design & Manufacture team to share ideas and improve operational performance, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate timely delivery and compliance with respect to bids and customer proposals, supporting the group and company sales strategy.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects.

Self-Management

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Well-being and Environmental regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and reinforce the group and company, Vision, Mission, and Values to ensure, leading by example.
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere (One team)

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an Estimator or similar position in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes (Machining, Fabrication, assembly).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
• Excellent numeracy and IT ability with an analytical mindset.
• Proficient in relevant software ((Excel, MS Project, ERP).
• Excellent communication (Written and verbal) abilities.
• Diligent with a thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills

This is a permanent position based at our site in Burnley

Working a 39-hour week

7.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45 to 1pm on Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum