Technical Estimator - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Zenith People LTD

Zenith People LTD
Zenith People LTD
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Sunderland, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Our client based in Sunderland have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Estimator on a permanent basis. Applicants must be from an Engineering background and be educated to degree level or equivalent.


Job description:


  • Support the owner/director in delivering the strategy for the business through engineering solutions whether software, electronic or mechanical (depending upon knowledge and skill base).
  • Assess the required solution for customer and source costings for the end to end job.
  • Provide quotation for internal sign off and onward transmission to customer.
  • Ensure the quote is comprehensive to include resource price, timescales and the cost of materials.
  • Validate quote with end of project outcome to learn lessons from experience.
  • Create the conditions to win new business and retain existing clients.
  • Be the best advocate for the company, its services and products and culture.
  • Work with the Engineering Team to establish feasibility, pricing and timescale estimates for the products and services demanded by the market.
  • Tailor offerings to the needs of individual customers and frame the offer through expert knowledge of products and services aligned to the customer demand be flexible
  • Demonstrate effective selling and negotiating techniques which are appropriate to the market
  • Target prospects, meet and present the case for doing business, formally and informally.
  • Receive reports at agreed review points and influence next steps.
  • Along with the MD be the visible presence of the company within the market place.
  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholder partners and business/industry forums.
  • Work with the senior team to establish a method to test Customer Experience and the customer journey so as to enhance the Sales offer.
  • Research materials and methods of development to keep up with world class standards of engineering.
  • Ensure that ISO standards are fully embedded and observed in design development and commissioning.
  • Ensure full adherence to health and safety obligations.
  • Check performance against the current forecast project delivery plan, call out issues and propose solutions to resolve snags
  • Feed issues into the wider team for consideration of any adjustment to short and medium term plan and/or strategic plan review
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Range of industry competencies and licences.
  • 5 years in a senior capacity in complex engineering environment.
  • Transformational Change Leadership.
  • Proven record of sales achievement which stands up to scrutiny and reference.
  • Desire to win.
  • Collaborative Leadership.
  • Negotiation and compromise to win deals.
  • Interpersonal, persuasiveness and positive influencing.
  • Integrity.
  • Passion for success.
  • Customer First Approach.
  • Strong self awareness and ability to operate with conviction on others territory and terms.
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