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Estimator
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Estimator - Precision Engineering
Bridgwater
Salary - Negotiable depending on experience
Engineering & Manufacturing
We're working in partnership with a market-leading precision engineering firm to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team. This is an immediate need, and the client is ready to move quickly for the right person.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a CNC or high-precision background who enjoys working closely with technical teams, interpreting drawings, and building accurate, detailed quotations for bespoke components and assemblies.
About the Role
As the Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing quotes based on customer drawings, using internal systems to calculate full production costs-including materials, tooling, subcontract processes, and treatment.
You'll work closely with the Technical Manager and wider engineering team to ensure pricing accuracy and commercial viability, and you'll be expected to bring a hands-on, detail-focused approach to each project.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed, costed quotations from customer drawings and specs
Utilise MRP systems, cost centres, and production data
Ensure estimates reflect correct machining processes (milling, turning, 5-axis, etc.)
Liaise with technical managers for drawing interpretation and sign-off
Identify subcontract requirements and material treatments where applicable
Maintain quality standards in line with ISO 9001
Ideal Candidate
Background in precision engineering or subcontract manufacturing
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and workshop flow
Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
Familiar with quoting systems, MRP, and cost control
Confident working across multiple projects with varying complexity
If you're an experienced estimator from the engineering sector-or a senior CNC professional with costing knowledge-we want to hear from youBefore You Apply
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