Estimator - CNC

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace precision engineering firm is seeking an Estimator / Engineer to join their estimating team in the United Kingdom. The role involves preparing accurate quotations for complex CNC machined parts and working closely with various teams to enhance customer relations. The ideal candidate will have estimating experience in aerospace manufacturing, proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers a permanent position with a competitive salary package based on experience.

Benefits

Permanent position

Range of additional company benefits

Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong estimating background in CNC machining.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and tender bids for CNC machined parts.
• Respond to RFQs, collating costs and lead-time information.
• Act as a key link between customers and the estimating function.

Skills

CNC Milling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer-Facing Skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS 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.