Estimator – CNC & Sheet Metal (Senior or Trainee)

HR GO Group; Bishop's Stortford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator (CNC - Sheet Metal) in Bishop's Stortford. The role covers senior or trainee pathways within precision engineering and fabrication, focusing on accurate quotations, costings and lead times for customer RFQs.

The Senior path requires proven estimating experience in CNC or sheet metal with aerospace/precision background; the Trainee path offers structured onboarding and progression from trainee to estimating engineer. Permanent role.

Qualifications

• Senior: Proven estimating/costing experience (CNC and/or sheet metal).
• Senior: Aerospace or precision engineering background.
• Senior: Confident with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel; strong stakeholder communication.
• Junior/Trainee: Hands-on background in CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering.
• Junior/Trainee: Able to read engineering drawings (GD&T beneficial).
• Junior/Trainee: Good MS Office skills (Excel); willing to learn estimating tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating/costing for CNC 3/4/5-axis milling and turning work packages.
• Estimate costs for formed and sheet metal parts (incl. minor assembly where required).
• Obtain material, bought-out items and treatment prices/lead times (supplier liaison).
• Select best machine tools, check capacity, routings and manufacturing strategy.
• Produce accurate, compliant quotes/tenders aligned to quality and delivery requirements.
• Support Bid/No Bid decisions, maintain the bid register, and drive continuous improvement.
• Learn estimating processes by supporting quote builds, data gathering and supplier RFQs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models with guidance; validate key dimensions/tolerances.
• Assist with routings, cycle time inputs, material call-offs, and Excel-based costing models.
• Progress to owning small/standard quotes, building up to complex packages over time.

Skills

Estimating/costing

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Stakeholder communication

GD&T understanding

Tools

Excel

CATIA

Estimating tools

Job description

HR GO Group is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator (CNC - Sheet Metal) in Bishop's Stortford. The role covers senior or trainee pathways within precision engineering and fabrication, focusing on accurate quotations, costings and lead times for customer RFQs.

The Senior path requires proven estimating experience in CNC or sheet metal with aerospace/precision background; the Trainee path offers structured onboarding and progression from trainee to estimating engineer. Permanent role.