Sales & Estimating Engineer

Job Title: Sales & Estimating Engineer Salary: 35,000 45,000 (Depending on Experience) Location: Cambridge (Driving license and own vehicle preferred) Engineer It. Price It. Deliver It. Do you combine commercial acumen with technical understanding? Are you confident turning complex manufacturing requirements into accurate quotations and winning proposals? Our client, aleading machinery manufacturer,is seeking an experiencedSales & Estimating Engineerto join their growing Sales Team, supporting projects that deliver innovative processing systems to clients worldwide. The Opportunity This is a keysales-engineeringrole where youll prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for bothstandard and bespoke machinery. Youll act as the link between engineering, projects, and customers, ensuring pricing accuracy, clarity, and competitiveness across all proposals. Working closely with senior management, youll also help refine the estimating and quotation process, improving efficiency and supporting the companys continued growth in the manufacturing sector. What Youll Be Doing Prepare detailedsales quotations and cost estimatesfor equipment, systems, and installations using structured templates and Excel. Develop competitive pricing strategies for bespoke projects and service support. Source and include relevantthird-party or group-supplied componentswhere required. Maintain quotation data in internal databases and manage entries viaCRM software. Review and improve estimating and quotation workflows, identifying tools and software to enhance accuracy and response time. Handle incomingsales enquiries, providing timely, professional responses and liaising across departments as needed. Raiseinternal sales ordersfrom customer purchase orders and communicate details to Accounts and Projects teams. Support Sales Managers with proposal documentation, pricing updates, and client follow-ups. Provide clients with information on product specifications, lead times, and commercial terms. What Youll Need Must-Haves: Proven experience inestimating, quotations, or sales engineeringwithin amanufacturing or machinery environment. Strong technical understanding, able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Advanced skills inMS Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiarity with databases. Experience usingCRM systems. Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with all levels from workshop to senior management and clients. Nice to Have (or Willing to Learn): Background in engineering or automated systems. Experience identifying or implementingproposal/quotation software. Proactive, process-driven mindset with strong attention to detail. Why Join? Join aleading UK machinery manufacturerwith decades of experience designing and building innovative processing equipment. Youll be part of a close-knit, supportive team where your expertise directly contributes to commercial success and customer satisfaction. Offer: Competitive salary (35,000 45,000 DOE) 25 days holiday + public holidays Pension scheme Supportive team environment and long-term career prospects Flexible working How to Apply If youre a commercially minded engineer who thrives at the intersection oftechnical expertise and sales success, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of precision manufacturing. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-03