Estimator - CNC

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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.

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.

• 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.

• Experience with in 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.

• 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. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time