Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Estimator / Cost Engineer on behalf of our client based in Alton on a permanent basis. Roles & Responsibilities * Review technical engineering drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies. * Calculate project costs, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor pricing. * Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including bid preparation, proposal writing and submission. * Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments to obtain competitive pricing and delivery timescales. * Support the sourcing and purchasing of components for engineering builds. * Monitor expenditure, forecast production capacity and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency. * Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve competitive pricing. * Plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines and project requirements. Experience, Skills & Qualifications * Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent skills and experience. * Minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T. * Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw material specifications and costing methodologies. * Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and numerical skills. * Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and methodical approach. Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Salary - Competitive, dependent on experience. Job Type - Permanent Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles