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Estimator Cheshire £50,000 £60,000 (dependent on experience) An established UK engineering manufacturer is looking for an experienced Estimator to join it s Purchasing team. They are a well-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation for manufacturing high quality precision engineered products. They operate internationally, supplying engineered solutions to customers across more than 50 countries and supporting projects within demanding sectors including oil & gas, energy, subsea and emerging technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering, estimating or technical purchasing background who interpret engineering drawings and accurately price machined components. The Estimator will have experience working with or supplying into machine shops and must understand the processes involved in machining metals, pricing materials and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate would have a hands-on background, from working as a machinist orwithin a shopfloor/machine shop environment before progressing into estimating, purchasing or commercial engineering position. The Role of the Estimator: The Estimator will be reporting to the Head of Purchasing. The Estimator will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive costings across machined components and key commodities, including forgings and fasteners. The position is an important role in managing the cost of externally manufactured components. The business does not manufacture these components in-house, so the Estimator will work closely with external machine shops that manufacture and assemble components on its behalf. Machine shop experience is essential for this position. The Estimator will need a good understanding of machined components, metals and machining processes and be able to interpret engineering drawings and understand how components are manufactured. The Estimator will use their machine shop knowledge to assess manufacturing processes, understand and challenge supplier costings, accurately price machined components, and negotiate with external engineering suppliers to achieve the best possible costs and lead times. This could suit someone who has previously worked in a hands-on machine shop environment, such as a machinist, and has since progressed into estimating, costing or technical purchasing. This role is ideal for an Estimator with experience in precision engineering, oil & gas, aerospace or a similar engineering environment. Responsibilities of the Estimator: Producing accurate costings against customer enquiries Pricing machined components from engineering drawings Pricing key commodities including forgings, fasteners, bar and other metals Understanding material, labour and machining costs Reviewing supplier pricing and identifying opportunities to reduce costs Negotiating with machine shops and suppliers to achieve the best commercial terms Challenging pricing and understanding where costs can be reduced Managing supplier relationships and monitoring capacity and lead times Ensuring components meet the required technical specifications and quality standards Liaising with engineering, purchasing and other operational departments Working within a fast moving engineering environment Using ERP systems to manage purchasing and costing information Occasionally travelling to suppliers Requirements of the Estimator: Engineering degree or qualification At least 2 year s experience within engineering, estimating or technical purchasing Experience producing costings for machined components Experience within precision engineering, oil & gas, aerospace, machining or a similar engineering environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Understanding of machining processes and machine shop environments Knowledge of metals, materials and their associated costs Experience dealing directly with machine shops and engineering suppliers Negotiation skills with the ability to challenge supplier pricing and reduce costs Understanding of how machining time, materials and processes impact component pricing Good computer skills and experience using ERP systems A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for supplier visits Benefits of the Estimator: £50,000 £60,000 salary (depending on experience) Healthcare cash plan, including support towards medical and eye care costs Death in service 2x salary Pension 5% employee / 4% employer contribution 31 day s holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Christmas shutdown Long term career progression Opportunity to work within an established engineering manufacturer Fast moving environment with the opportunity to make a real commercial impact If you have a background in machined components, estimating, costing or technical purchasing and know how to look at an engineering drawing, understand how a part will be manufactured and determine what it should cost, this could be an excellent next step. 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MTrec's new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis. If you have estimating experience within a machining environment, this role could be ideal for you. The Job you'll do The successful applicant will report directly to the Sales Director whilst supporting a busy production team. Ideally with a background in machining and with experience of calculating time spent on tasks within a machine shop. Calculate job costs using company ERP system, EFACS. Utilise sketches and drawings to determine task times in a conventional machine shop. Source material and subcontract prices. Interpret detailed repair plans to estimate the costs of service/repair jobs. Collate all the above into complete repair quotes and draft quotations to the customer. Maintain records of calculations in a database. Utilise same database to improve efficiency. About You Fully committed to Quality, Cost and Delivery. An accurate and flexible approach to all matters. Proficient in Excel and Word with good experience of ERP systems. Ability to work within a small but multi-disciplined team. Mechanical Engineering background. The Rewards and the Benefits Salary negotiable dependent on experience. 37 Hours per week: 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. Cycle to Work Scheme. Radius Allowance payable based on commute to work miles. Death in Service Insurance. Income Protection Insurance.

Job Title: Engineering EstimatorSalary: £35,000 - £45,000Sector: AerospaceLocation: VerwoodFull Time: Monday - Friday We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Engineering Estimator to join a growing team at our Verwood facility. This role sits within our busy CNC machine shop and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of precision components across an ever-evolving product portfolio. Engineering Estimator Responsibilities: Interpret detailed engineering drawings to prepare accurate and competitive quotations Work closely with customers and suppliers to ensure clear and effective communication Understand manufacturing methods and machine capabilities to ensure realistic quoting Collaborate with internal teams to produce pricing that benefits both customer and business Accurately assess machining times and costs for both turning and milling operations Prepare quotations efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met Apply sound machining knowledge to assess production feasibility Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word etc.) to produce and maintain quotes and data Engineering Estimator Skills: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills Clear and confident communication at all levels, both internally and externally Ability to remain calm and level-headed when under pressure Strong decision-making ability and a proactive approach to daily challenges Skilled in both turning and milling CNC machining methods Experience working in a fast-paced subcontract machining environment Understanding of production processes, tooling, and material requirements Competent in identifying the most efficient method of manufacture Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and customer needs Engineering Estimator Qualifications: Apprentice-trained or an experienced engineer with hands-on manufacturing experience Previous experience estimating within an engineering or CNC environment Experience working to AS9100 or a similar quality standard Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in the workplace Proven involvement in driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives Familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles What We Offer in Return: Free life assurance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Free on-site parking Company-contributory pension scheme If you are interested in this role, please apply here or contact Dom at Adecco Bournemouth on Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.