Estimator Planner

  • Rubicon Recruitment
  • Ferndown, Dorset
  • May 30, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Estimator Planner Ferndown Up to £35,000

Are you a CNC-experienced professional ready to move into a varied, office-based role where your technical knowledge genuinely makes a difference? This is a well-rounded opportunity to combine your engineering background with estimating, customer liaison, and purchasing, all within a stable, established manufacturing business.

As an Estimator Planner, you will benefit from:

  • A varied, multi-faceted role with real responsibility
  • Supportive management team
  • Stable, permanent position in an established local business
  • Opportunity to develop commercially and build strong client relationships

As an Estimator Planner, your responsibilities will include:

  • Accurately estimating machining jobs including processes, timings, and subcontractor costing
  • Preparing quotations and following through with supporting documentation
  • Sourcing and procuring raw materials, tooling, and consumables
  • Acting as a key contact for customer accounts, providing order updates and resolving queries
  • Supporting the sales team with technical insights and quotation development
  • Using Microsoft Office 365 for documentation, task tracking, and planning

As an Estimator Planner, your experience will include:

  • A background as a qualified CNC Engineer with strong technical knowledge
  • Proven experience in job estimating, purchasing, or customer service within manufacturing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Experience in a subcontract machining environment (desirable)
  • Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (desirable)

If you're ready to take your CNC expertise off the shop floor and into a role where you can build lasting client relationships and shape the commercial side of the business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.