Manufacturing Estimator (CNC - Sheet Metal) - Senior or Trainee
HR GO Recruitment · Smith's Green, Essex, United Kingdom
FULL TIMEinternship
Job Description
ESTIMATING ENGINEER - SENIOR / JUNIOR / TRAINEE PATHWAY (PRECISION ENGINEERING & FABRICATIONS)
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
We're recruiting for an Estimating Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering and fabrications business supporting complex manufacturing (CNC and sheet metal). This opportunity suits either an experienced/Senior Estimator or a Junior/Trainee candidate from machining, CNC, fabrication or sheet metal who is looking to move off the tools and develop a long-term career in estimating.
You'll support accurate quotations and tender submissions, determining manufacturing costs and lead times for customer RFQs. Working closely with Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement and shopfloor teams, you'll help ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially robust, acting as a key commercial interface with customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (SENIOR)
Lead estimating/costing for CNC 3/4/5-axis milling and turning work packages.
Estimate costs for formed and sheet metal parts (incl. minor assembly where required).
Obtain material, bought-out items and treatment prices/lead times (supplier liaison).
Select best machine tools, check capacity, routings and manufacturing strategy.
Produce accurate, compliant quotes/tenders aligned to quality and delivery requirements.
Support Bid/No Bid decisions, maintain the bid register, and drive continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JUNIOR / TRAINEE)
Learn estimating processes by supporting quote builds, data gathering and supplier RFQs.
Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models with guidance; validate key dimensions/tolerances.
Assist with routings, cycle time inputs, material call-offs, and Excel-based costing models.
Progress to owning small/standard quotes, building up to complex packages over time.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Senior:
Proven estimating/costing experience (CNC and/or sheet metal).
Aerospace or precision engineering background.
Confident with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel; strong stakeholder communication.
Junior/Trainee:
Hands-on background in CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering.
Confident reading engineering drawings (GD&T understanding beneficial).
Good MS Office skills (especially Excel); willingness to learn estimating tools and processes.
DESIRABLE (WE CAN SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT)
CATIA experience / ability to view and assess 3D models.
Exposure to tenders/RFQs, procurement, or supplier management.
TRAINING, MENTORING & PROGRESSION
Structured onboarding with mentoring from senior estimators/engineering.
Clear progression plan (e.g., Trainee ? Junior Estimator ? Estimating Engineer) based on capability and performance.
Support to develop commercial awareness, quoting accuracy, and customer-facing confidence.
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. xrexnqw We aim to respond to all applications.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
We're recruiting for an Estimating Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering and fabrications business supporting complex manufacturing (CNC and sheet metal). This opportunity suits either an experienced/Senior Estimator or a Junior/Trainee candidate from machining, CNC, fabrication or sheet metal who is looking to move off the tools and develop a long-term career in estimating.
You'll support accurate quotations and tender submissions, determining manufacturing costs and lead times for customer RFQs. Working closely with Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement and shopfloor teams, you'll help ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially robust, acting as a key commercial interface with customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (SENIOR)
Lead estimating/costing for CNC 3/4/5-axis milling and turning work packages.
Estimate costs for formed and sheet metal parts (incl. minor assembly where required).
Obtain material, bought-out items and treatment prices/lead times (supplier liaison).
Select best machine tools, check capacity, routings and manufacturing strategy.
Produce accurate, compliant quotes/tenders aligned to quality and delivery requirements.
Support Bid/No Bid decisions, maintain the bid register, and drive continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JUNIOR / TRAINEE)
Learn estimating processes by supporting quote builds, data gathering and supplier RFQs.
Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models with guidance; validate key dimensions/tolerances.
Assist with routings, cycle time inputs, material call-offs, and Excel-based costing models.
Progress to owning small/standard quotes, building up to complex packages over time.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Senior:
Proven estimating/costing experience (CNC and/or sheet metal).
Aerospace or precision engineering background.
Confident with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel; strong stakeholder communication.
Junior/Trainee:
Hands-on background in CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering.
Confident reading engineering drawings (GD&T understanding beneficial).
Good MS Office skills (especially Excel); willingness to learn estimating tools and processes.
DESIRABLE (WE CAN SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT)
CATIA experience / ability to view and assess 3D models.
Exposure to tenders/RFQs, procurement, or supplier management.
TRAINING, MENTORING & PROGRESSION
Structured onboarding with mentoring from senior estimators/engineering.
Clear progression plan (e.g., Trainee ? Junior Estimator ? Estimating Engineer) based on capability and performance.
Support to develop commercial awareness, quoting accuracy, and customer-facing confidence.
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. xrexnqw We aim to respond to all applications.
Details
| Company | HR GO Recruitment |
| Location | Smith's Green, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | internship |