Technical Sales & Estimating Manager

  • METALIS ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Technical Sales & Estimating Manager (Fabrication / Engineering)
Location: Mansfield - NG20
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 basic + performance bonus (OTE 60k+)
Permanent position

Metalis are working with a specialist Manufacturing company located in Manfield, they're looking for a Technical Sales & Estimating Manager to join an established team.

About the Role

  • Looking for a technically strong and commercially minded individual to take ownership of estimating and help grow our fabrication business.
  • This role is ideal for someone with engineering or fabrication experience who enjoys working with customers, solving problems and turning enquiries into orders.
  • The position combines technical estimating with commercial responsibility, helping to keep the workshop busy and profitable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quotations for fabrication and engineering work
  • Review drawings, specifications and customer requirements
  • Work with production to ensure jobs are viable and profitable
  • Build strong relationships with existing customers
  • Follow up quotations and convert opportunities into orders
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Support smooth handover of jobs into production
  • Help grow the order book and workshop utilisation

Who would be suitable:

  • Experience in engineering, fabrication or manufacturing
  • Strong estimating ability
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Commercial mindset - someone who enjoys winning work
  • Good communication with customers and workshop teams
  • Organised and able to manage multiple enquiries

Ideal Background:

  • Must have background in Fabrication / metalwork / sheet metal / laser / machining environment
  • Previous estimator or technical sales engineer role
  • Experience quoting manufacturing work
  • UK driving license

What's on Offer:

  • 40k- 50k basic salary depending on experience
  • Performance bonus linked to sales and profitability
  • Stable engineering business with strong reputation
  • Opportunity to build and grow a customer base
  • Supportive operations team

Bonus structure rewards profitable work brought into the business

If the above role sounds of interest to you, apply today and a member of the team will be in touch!