Technical Estimator

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * 33 days annual holiday including statutory bank holidays. * Contributory pension. * Life Assurance. * Structured path for career growth. * Company wellbeing support package. * Cycle2Work Scheme. * Immediate start. MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering supplier, based near Newcastle, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Technical Estimator to join their team. You will be joining an expanding, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major international player in their specialist industry and will be soon entering a period of sustained growth and expansion as they widen their customer portfolio, with blue-chip orders for many years into the future. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move. If you have experience within Estimating, please apply now for an immediate response. The Job You’ll Do; * Analyse requirements including materials, labour, and overhead costs to develop detailed and accurate price estimates/quotes. * Prepare professional and persuasive quotations, including cost breakdowns, project timelines and terms and conditions. * Research competitors' pricing strategies and market trends to ensure that quotes are competitive while maximising profitability. * Preparing quotes, proposals and presentations for potential customers. * Co-ordinate and follow up on sales enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses. * Provide product information and technical details to customers as needed. * Manage the order processing system, including entering sales orders, tracking shipments, and ensuring timely delivery to customers. * Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to co-ordinate product shipments and resolve any delivery issues. * Act as a liaison between the sales team and customers, ensuring effective communication and addressing customer enquiries. * Keep customers informed about order status, delivery timelines and any relevant updates. * Communicate with customers to gather project specifications, clarify requirements and address any questions or concerns related to pricing. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including product specifications, pricing and sales contracts. * Ensure that all documentation complies with company standards and policies. * Monitor sales reports, analysing key performance indicators and sales metrics. * Provide insights and recommendations based on sales data to support decision-making. * Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities and customer preferences. About You; * Proven experience in technical sales, sales estimation or related roles within a relevant industry. * Proficiency in technical analysis and problem-solving, with the ability to assess project requirements and recommend suitable solutions. * Customer focused, excellent attention to detail and strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision making processes. * Good communicator with customers and across the business. * Team player with a flexible approach and the ability to work unsupervised. * Additional certifications or training in sales, estimating or engineering would be advantageous