Commercial Estimator

Manpower are currently recruiting on behalf our of client working within Aviation

Job purpose:

To play a key role in the development of our Commercial Department acting as the primary commercial interface between the Company and its customers, drafting contracts, negotiating, and liaising as appropriate.

Main Responsibilities ad duties:

• Ensure stable, transparent and traceable market driven cost structures and provide accurate costing and pricing figures to the company's business development team
• Support the development, implementation and optimization of market driven costings and manage and analyse all materials against a project
• Produce accurate costing estimates in response to customers / product developments
• Read and assess drawings
• Ensure that Customer expectations are met and exceeded and identify areas for improvement
• Preparation of quotes/submission, putting bids together and agreeing contracts
• Liaise with internal colleagues regarding product set-up, routings and other technical aspects
• Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company

The ideal candidate will have:

• Estimating and material costing and experience within aviation / machining / fabrication is essential
• Previous experience in costing is essential
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Be proficient in the use of MS Office programs, particularly Excel / Access