Estimator, Engineering

Estimating Engineer - senior opportunity for an Estimating Engineer in this precision engineering and fabrications company. You will play a key role in delivering accurate quotations and tender submissions. You'll determine manufacturing costs and lead times for customer RFQs, working closely with Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement and site teams to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound. You'll also act as a key commercial interface between the business and its customers.

• Estimate manufacturing and selling costs for CNC 3/4/5-axis milling and turning work packages
• Estimate manufacturing and selling costs for formed and sheet metal parts, including minor assembly where required
• Obtain material, bought-out items and treatment prices and lead times (working with suppliers and procurement)
• Select the best machine tools for parts and check capacity and routings
• Produce accurate costings aligned to customer requirements, quality expectations and delivery timescales
• Support the Bid/No Bid process and prioritise workload effectively
• Confidently read and assess engineering drawings; interpret 3D models using relevant viewers
• Prepare and submit quotes/tenders, ensuring bids are fully compliant with RFP requirements
• Update and maintain the bid register, using data to improve win rate and process performance
• Remain compliant with company processes and procedures; support continuous improvement

• Proven experience in estimating/costing (essential)
• Background in aerospace or precision engineering (essential)
• Strong estimating knowledge across CNC milling/turning and sheet metal
• Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and CATIA
• Proactive, deadline-driven, excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience.