Location – Gateshead, NE11 0EG
Salary – £38,000 to £44,000
Duration – Permanent / Full-time
Sector – Engineering & Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Engineer / Estimator to join Express Engineering.
At Express Engineering, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company based in the North-East of England, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing, we are a trusted subcontract manufacturing company working across multiple industries delivering high quality, precision engineered solutions.
We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ more than 300 employees across the two companies, Express Engineering (Gateshead) and Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech).
Key responsibilities as Commercial Engineer / Estimator include:
- Preparation of manufacturing cost estimates and pricing quotations in support of new business opportunities.
- Performing assessments of customer tender specifications and associated documents.
- Generating detailed costings and work scope documents.
- Providing ongoing support to the sales team through the provision of cost and technical data.
- Playing a significant role in the preparation of strategic tenders.
- Management of complete responses to requests for quotations including the development of programme plans, responses to terms and conditions and price proposals.
- Communicating directly with customers to ensure request for quotation requirements are managed effectively and within required timescales.
- As with all positions, due to the nature and varying demands of our business, the responsibilities and tasks are not limited to this overview and may change to meet future demands.
To be successful in this role with Express Engineering, you will have:
- Ideally have experience in precision engineering and or welding with knowledge of at least one of the following market sectors, subsea oil & gas, industrial gas turbines, nuclear or defence.· Have a good knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling and fixtures and cycle times. An engineering qualification or relevant hands-on experience would be an advantage.
- Be able to convert manufacturing cycle time data into cost estimates via our estimating system.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills and be experienced in developing and maintaining relationships.
- To be able to work as part of a team or as an individual within the required timescales.
- Be comfortable in a customer facing role and able to discuss and close out potential orders with customers.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays.
- Holiday Buy and Sell scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Sports & Social Club.
- On-site parking.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for development and personal growth.
- Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects.
Express Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications however you must be eligible to work in the UK.
This is a full-time, permanent role, based on-site Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss flexible working options around working hours.
Pay: £38,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
