Estimator

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.

Key responsibilities

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

Essential skills & experience

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 managementThis is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications