Estimator - CNC

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace precision engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimator / Engineer to join their estimating team. The successful candidate will prepare quotations and tender bids for complex CNC machined parts while maintaining strong customer relationships. A solid background in precision engineering and understanding of CNC processes are essential. This permanent position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and the opportunity to work for a reputable employer in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Permanent position with negotiable salary

Opportunity for relocation assistance

Range of additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within a precision engineering environment, ideally aerospace manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of CNC milling and machining processes.
• Strong customer-facing, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and tender bids for CNC parts and sub-assemblies.
• Respond to RFQs and collate costs for materials.
• Provide accurate pricing and lead-time information to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on technical challenges.
• Act as a commercial link between customers and the business.

Skills

Estimating / cost engineering experience

Understanding of CNC milling and machining

Strong customer-facing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access)

Job description

Estimator / Engineer - CNC Machining (Aerospace) - As an Estimator / Engineer, you will join the estimating team responsible for preparing accurate quotations and tender bids for complex CNC machined, fabricated and sub-assembled parts. This is a customer-facing role where you will use your technical knowledge and commercial awareness to secure profitable work and support long-term customer relationships.

Company Overview

Join a large, established and successful aerospace precision engineering company specialising in complex military and aerospace components. You will be part of a busy, stable and growing organisation with a strong reputation in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and tender bids for complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC Milled parts, fabrications and sub-assemblies.
• Respond to RFQs, collating costs for materials, treatments and subcontract operations.
• Provide accurate pricing and lead-time information to customers.
• Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams to understand technical challenges, capacity, lead times and material availability.
• Act as a key commercial link between customers and the business, helping improve the efficiency of the estimating function.

Key Requirements - Essential

• Experience within a precision engineering environment (ideally aerospace manufacturing).
• Estimating / cost engineering experience, or a strong estimating background within CNC machining.
• Solid understanding of CNC milling and general machining (3-, 4- and 5-axis), materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong customer-facing, organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Access.

Benefits & Package

• Permanent position with salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work for a large, established and successful aerospace precision engineering employer.
• Range of additional company benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

This is a permanent job with a negotiable starting salary depending on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.