Quotes and Costings Estimator
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift Pattern:Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00, Friday: 07:30 – 12:00
Quotes and Costings Estimator Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to work in a highly skilled and supportive team
Flexible work-from-home options (up to 2 days a week after probation)
Early finish on Fridays
Career development within the electronics manufacturing industry
Free onsite parking
Onsite electric car charging
Access to online GP services
Quotes and Costings Estimator Summary:
As a Quotes and Costings Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates and quotations for both existing and prospective customers.
Working within the Sales team, your attention to detail and industry knowledge will be key in assessing product requirements, creating Bills of Materials, and ensuring competitive pricing is maintained.
You will support and collaborate closely with the wider production, engineering, and purchasing teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of each quotation.
Quotes and Costings Estimator Responsibilities:
Accurately prepare cost estimates using ERP (Epicor) and Excel-based tools
Load assembly operations and times into the ERP system to generate quotes
Produce offline calculations using standard Excel costing templates
Assess new product builds for cost-effective manufacturing and identify assembly times
Create accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) using existing stocked components where possible
Liaise with suppliers for materials pricing and negotiate to secure competitive costs
Work with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing departments to ensure feasibility and alignment
Challenge internal teams when estimated build times do not match actual production
Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 quality standards
Support the company’s environmental policies and procedures
Quotes and Costings Estimator Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
Buying or procurement experience
Supplier negotiation skills
ERP system knowledge (Epicor preferred)
Proficiency with Excel-based costing tools
Desirable:
Background in engineering or manufacturing
Quotes and Costings Estimator Qualifications:
Desirable:
Relevant qualifications in engineering, procurement, or manufacturing
If this opportunity sounds right for you, please apply and a member of the Pin Point Recruitment team will be in touch.