Estimator Precision Engineering (RT21426est) Chessington, England
Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 per annum + bonuses
What’s in it for you
Interesting and high‑complexity work supporting oil & gas and aerospace customers and standards. Senior, influential role with real impact on margin, delivery and manufacturing methods. Competitive salary (DOE) + pension, life assurance and company bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period). 38‑hour week: Mon–Thu 07:00–16:00 (or 08:00–17:00) with 30 min lunch; Fri 08:00–12:00.
The role
Reporting to the Director, you’ll operate at the interface of sales, estimating and production engineering. You’ll create accurate, competitive quotations, ensure manufacturability, and act as the technical/commercial link between customers, suppliers and internal production and quality teams.
Key responsibilities
- Produce detailed cost estimates for CNC machined components/assemblies from RFQs, drawings and specifications.
- Interpret complex drawings including GD&T, tolerances, surface finishes and material requirements.
- Source competitive pricing for external/special processes (e.g., heat treatment, coating, NDT).
- Support pricing strategy to remain competitive while protecting margin.
- Clarify technical and commercial requirements with customers during quotation.
- Act as technical point of contact for key aerospace and oil & gas customers.
- Build relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
- Attend customer meetings/technical reviews and support contract negotiations.
- Identify value engineering and cost‑reduction opportunities.
- Ensure smooth handover into production with planning and quality teams.
- Review manufacturability and advise best machining methods, tooling and processes.
- Support process planning, fixture input and continuous improvement.
- Help resolve production issues and non‑conformances.
- Work in line with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer‑specific requirements.
- Understand traceability, material certification and regulatory obligations.
What we’re looking for
- 5–10+ years in precision engineering/subcontract machining.
- Estimating and/or production engineering experience.
- Strong CNC knowledge (turning, milling, multi‑axis) and confidence with GD&T.
- ERP/MRP and estimating software experience.
- Materials knowledge (e.g., Inconel, titanium, stainless steels, duplex) and special processes (NDT, coatings, heat treatment).
- Strong cost analysis, margin/overhead awareness, and customer‑facing communication.
Additional information
Permanent position. Must have current UK right to work.
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Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000 per annum + bonuses
What’s in it for you
Interesting and high‑complexity work supporting oil & gas and aerospace customers and standards. Senior, influential role with real impact on margin, delivery and manufacturing methods. Competitive salary (DOE) + pension, life assurance and company bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period). 38‑hour week: Mon–Thu 07:00–16:00 (or 08:00–17:00) with 30 min lunch; Fri 08:00–12:00.
The role
Reporting to the Director, you’ll operate at the interface of sales, estimating and production engineering. You’ll create accurate, competitive quotations, ensure manufacturability, and act as the technical/commercial link between customers, suppliers and internal production and quality teams.
Key responsibilities
- Produce detailed cost estimates for CNC machined components/assemblies from RFQs, drawings and specifications.
- Interpret complex drawings including GD&T, tolerances, surface finishes and material requirements.
- Source competitive pricing for external/special processes (e.g., heat treatment, coating, NDT).
- Support pricing strategy to remain competitive while protecting margin.
- Clarify technical and commercial requirements with customers during quotation.
- Act as technical point of contact for key aerospace and oil & gas customers.
- Build relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
- Attend customer meetings/technical reviews and support contract negotiations.
- Identify value engineering and cost‑reduction opportunities.
- Ensure smooth handover into production with planning and quality teams.
- Review manufacturability and advise best machining methods, tooling and processes.
- Support process planning, fixture input and continuous improvement.
- Help resolve production issues and non‑conformances.
- Work in line with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer‑specific requirements.
- Understand traceability, material certification and regulatory obligations.
What we’re looking for
- 5–10+ years in precision engineering/subcontract machining.
- Estimating and/or production engineering experience.
- Strong CNC knowledge (turning, milling, multi‑axis) and confidence with GD&T.
- ERP/MRP and estimating software experience.
- Materials knowledge (e.g., Inconel, titanium, stainless steels, duplex) and special processes (NDT, coatings, heat treatment).
- Strong cost analysis, margin/overhead awareness, and customer‑facing communication.
Additional information
Permanent position. Must have current UK right to work.
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