My Brownhills based Manufacturing client are looking for a Contracts Manager (Estimating) to join their team on a full time and permanent basis.

Duties will include:-

Receive and process project enquiries. Break enquiries down into materials, labour, consumables, tooling Communicate with other departments to obtain relevant information relevant to the quotation. Formulate quotations & estimate man hours. Produce cutting lists and bills of material. Calculation of material weights and sizes. Receive and process purchase orders. Raise purchase orders for materials and sub-contract requirements. Review project budgets and expenditure. Create work packages. Issue work project information to the relevant departments throughout the company. Liaise with Quality Assurance & Production departments to ensure project is being controlled. Contract reporting, monitoring & recording. Follow up on past quotations to receive feedback. Report on analysis once the contract is complete. Raise paperwork for despatch & invoicing. Review and respond to audits. Provide technical assistance and clarification on contracts. Key Skills:-

Ideally have worked within a Contracts Manager / Estimating role previously within manufacturing Have the ability to read & interpret technical drawings and specifications. Basic CAD and technical drawing skills. Communication and project management. Attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks. Understanding of manufacturing processes. Mathematical skills for both engineering and financial application. Microsoft Office (in particular, Word and Excel).