Estimator

Job Description:

Estimator - Thermal Management Systems
Location: East Midlands / UK (Commutable from Leicestershire/Derbyshire/Warwickshire)
Package: up to £52k (DOE) + International Group Benefits
Employment Type: New Permanent Opportunity
 
The Opportunity
 
We are looking for a technical Estimator who can bridge the gap between complex thermal design and commercial reality. This isn't a "generic" estimating role; it requires a deep technical understanding of heat exchanger architecture and the engineering judgment to turn high-level specifications into profitable, high-precision proposals.
 
The Role: What You'll Do
 
As a central figure in the engineering and proposals team, you will transform customer requirements into accurate cost models for custom-engineered projects.

• Technical Estimation: Translate technical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical requirements into detailed quotations.
• Thermal Design Support: Size and design heat exchangers using AspenTech and other specialist engineering tools to inform your estimates.
• Project Scoping: Estimate costs for materials, fabrication, welding, machining, and logistics for bespoke engineering projects.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate manufacturability, technical scope, and margins to ensure bids are both competitive and profitable.
• Collaboration: Act as the technical link between Procurement, Sales, and Production throughout the bid lifecycle.

Your Expertise
 
To be successful in this role, you must be comfortable with the technicalities of thermal equipment and heavy fabrication.

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Software Proficiency: Minimum of 3 years' experience using AspenTech is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in the design or estimation of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or thermal equipment.
• Technical Literacy: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop routings, and welding specifications.
• Standards: Familiarity with industry codes such as ASME, TEMA, or API is a distinct advantage.
• Commercial Awareness: Experience with ERP systems and estimating tools (e.g., Cleopatra or Aspen Capital Cost Estimator)

Why Join This Team?
 
This role offers the "best of both worlds"—the agility and close-knit culture of a specialist UK workshop, backed by the stability and career progression of a global parent company.

• Specialist Culture: Work alongside a team with decades of niche knowledge in power stations, utilities, and large-scale industrial plants.
• Complex Projects: Move away from "off-the-shelf" products and focus on highly specialised, custom-engineered solutions.
• Stability: Join a business with over 30 years of heritage that is currently scaling its international reach.

Interested? Here are your three options

1. "This is the job for me, I meet all the requirements" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Jon Webster on between 8.30am - 5.30pm
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure about some of the detail" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and come back to you.
3. "I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me" - email (url removed) with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail.

Precision are committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.
 
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