About the job

Description

The Company

Centronic, now part of Exosens, is a long established successful specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving customers in high reliability sectors which include the regulated and demanding nuclear, defence and aerospace markets. The Company specialises in designing and manufacturing detector products across a diverse range of applications for UK and export markets. Our success is delivered by a team of ninety people deploying specialist skills in diverse, challenging markets that underpin key national and international energy, medical and security activities.

About the role

We are currently looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Estimator to join our commercial team. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for manufacturing activities, including materials, labor, equipment, and time. This role plays a key part in supporting pricing strategies, project planning, and profitability. The Estimator will also provide hands on support to the commercial team to foster successful customer relationships and ensure high standards of customer service.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Work with key stakeholders to gather information on work scope and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain routine business quotes and orders in a timely manner efficiently using price lists.
• Prepare quotations and proposals for new and existing customers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Use ERP systems, and spreadsheets to generate accurate and timely cost breakdowns.
• Evaluate and compare vendor/supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Monitor and track changes in work scope or production requirements and adjust estimates accordingly.
• Support continuous improvement by analysing data and identifying estimation trends.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external customers regarding scope, assumptions, and pricing.
• Assist in invoicing and shipping goods when needed.
• Maintain departmental filing and customer communication logs.
• Provide support on Key accounts, customers visit plan and conferences.

Person specification

• 25 years of experience in cost estimating within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organise and prioritse work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track of providing high quality customer service support in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build successful working relationships.

*Please note this is a full-time (37.5hrs/week)on-site joband we are based within ULEZ.

Working hours: Mon-Thurs 8.00am-4.45pm, Fri 8.00am-12.30pm

What we offer you

• Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture.
• Regular opportunities for internal and external development.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development opportunities (In-house and external)
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Employee events
• Weekly fresh fruit selection
• Subsidised coffee and snack vending machines on site
• Free parking

If you think you are a good match for the role, we want to hear from you so please get in touch by no later than 30th September!