Account manager estimator

Role- Account Manager/Estimator Location- Middlesbrough Salary- GBP38-40k + benefits Days Mon- Fri This is a great opportunity for candidates with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and CNC/Manual programming machining experience to further their career as an engineering consultant to attract new business for our sub-contract machining facility. Duties for the role include the following; * Assist in the development of relationships with existing and potential new customers and actively generate and price tenders for machining work. * Liaise with customers and the planning/production team to ensure that a quality service is delivered within the planned timeframe. * Along with the Management team, prioritise sourcing new work to match available capacity to maximise production. * Generate quotations by the interpretation of engineering drawings to price materials, estimate labour times, progress tenders and create delivery schedules. * Follow up submitted bids, and negotiate where necessary to win work within profitability margins. * Pre-arrange and attend meetings with customers internally and externally. * On order placement, communicate with production team and customer to ensure there is a seamless handover with the information required for the job launch. * Negotiate extra costs for any additional work required by the customer once the job has commenced. * Understanding of commercial risk and margins. * Assist in the development of the company social media platforms, gain permissions from customers to use photography/video to showcase and promote our machining services. Research relevant markets and identify engineering opportunities to target. Attend exhibitions and events to represent the company. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Benefits: * Additional leave * Company pension * Free parking * Life insurance * On-site parking Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus scheme