Estimator - Subcontract Machining

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (flexibility around start/finish times)

Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and highly innovative engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an Estimator - Subcontract Machining to join their growing machine shop operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys the commercial side of machining operations, quotations and customer interaction. You'll be joining a business that works with advanced manufacturing technologies across sectors including aerospace, electronics, medical devices and precision engineering.

What's In It For You?

• Circa £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Additional commission structure, likely to generate an extra £5,000+ per year
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical options and healthcare cash plan after probation
• Excellent long-term career progression and training opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership
• Free weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
• Free parking with EV charging points
• Supportive engineering-led environment with genuine investment in staff development

The Role

As the Estimator - Subcontract Machining, you'll work closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales teams to manage customer enquiries, generate quotations and support the successful delivery of subcontract machining projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing customer RFQs, CAD models, drawings and technical specifications
• Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing work
• Working alongside machine shop and purchasing teams to establish costs and lead times
• Supporting decisions on whether to bid for specific opportunities
• Assisting with new order entry onto ERP systems and ensuring BOM accuracy
• Communicating with customers regarding quotations, delivery dates and project updates
• Supporting ongoing commercial growth within the machining division

What We're Looking For

• Proven engineering or manufacturing background
• Experience within estimating, machining, manufacturing or engineering sales/BD
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general business software
• Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Ideally located within approximately one hour commute of the site