Estimator

Syntech; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Estimator near Woking. You will provide accurate quotations, liaise with teams, and interpret technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing estimations, strong CNC machining knowledge, and proficiency in CAD. This permanent role offers a salary of around £45,000, results-based commission, and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5000 annual results-based commission

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash-back plan

Life assurance (2x salary)

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Free onsite parking with EV chargers

Dedicated professional development programmes

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in engineering or manufacturing estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD and engineering drawings.
• Organised, proactive, customer-focused, able to prioritise under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting customer requirements from CAD models and technical specs.
• Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing.
• Reviewing costs and margins with the Machine Shop Manager.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering knowledge

Microsoft Office use

Construction Estimating

Cost Control

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Sage

Auto Estimating

Job description

Job Description

Machine Shop Estimator

• Salary : c.results-based commission
• Location : Near Woking / Guildford area
• Hours : MondayFriday 07 : 3016 : 00 (40 hours per week flexable hours)
• Job Type : Permanent / Temp to perm

Were supporting a leading manufacturing business thats expanding its machine shop team with an experienced Machine Shop Estimator. This is a brilliant fit for someone with strong engineering knowledge a background in CNC machining / manufacturing and confidence putting together accurate quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing.

Youll work closely with Purchasing Production Control and Sales Order Processing teams taking ownership of estimating quoting and closing work while ensuring all customer requirements are captured accurately.

Benefits

• Salary around 45000 depending on experience
• 5000 annual results-based commission
• 24 days holiday bank holidays
• Private pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (post-probation)
• Health cash-back plan
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work programme
• Free onsite parking EV chargers gym & weekly wellbeing classes
• Dedicated professional development programmes

Machine Shop Estimator Duties

• Interpreting customer requirements from CAD models technical specs and engineering drawings
• Preparing detailed quotations and proposals for subcontract machining and metal finishing
• Reviewing costs and margins with the Machine Shop Manager
• Deciding bid / no-bid on RFQs based on commercial and technical viability
• Supporting Production Control and Sales Order Processing with accurate order input into the ERP system
• Liaising with Business Development on customer updates job progress and delivery timelines

Machine Shop Estimator Profile

• A proven engineer apprenticeship academic route or time-served
• 5 years experience in engineering manufacturing estimating or technical sales
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining / manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret CAD and engineering drawings
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and general software tools
• Organised proactive customer-focused and able to prioritise under pressure
• Someone within a commutable distance (approx. 1 hour) of the site location

Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1