Technical Estimator

Role Overview Job - Technical Estimator Salary - up to 40,000 Location - Tonbridge My client has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join a team who will be responsible for the accurate preparation of cost estimates and technical quotations based on customer enquiries, drawings, and specifications. This role is central to ensuring commercially viable pricing while reflecting real manufacturing and supply chain constraints. Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing, the Estimator will take full ownership of enquiries from initial review through to quotation submission, ensuring all technical and commercial aspects are clearly defined and aligned. Key Responsibilities Estimating and Costing Analyse customer enquiries, technical drawings, and specifications to determine full project scope Produce detailed and accurate cost estimates covering materials, labour, subcontract operations, and overheads Carry out material and labour take-offs with a high degree of accuracy Apply strong commercial judgement to optimise pricing and maximise gross profit Identify cost risks, uncertainties, and opportunities for value engineering Quotation Preparation Compile structured quotation packs including scope, assumptions, exclusions, options, and lead times Ensure all quotations are technically compliant and commercially robust Use NetSuite to manage enquiries, maintain pricing data, and generate formal quotations Maintain clear documentation and version control of ..... full job details .....