Estimator – Machining

Insignis Talent; Send; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission (performance-based)?

Mon–Fri working hours with some flex

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Job summary

Insignis Talent is recruiting an experienced Estimator to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. The role blends technical analysis with commercial awareness, requiring reading CAD drawings, producing quotations and coordinating with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales.

You will review RFQs, assess costs and margins, support order processing and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Engineering background through apprenticeship, qualifications or time-served experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within engineering, manufacturing, estimating or engineering business development.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD information.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer requirements from CAD drawings, technical specifications and engineering models.
• Produce detailed quotations and proposals for subcontract machining and metal finishing work.
• Assess project costs and margins.
• Review and decide on RFQs.
• Support new order processing and ensure customer requirements are accurately captured.
• Provide updates and support on project progress and delivery timelines.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Estimating

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a busy and growing engineering and manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys combining technical knowledge with commercial awareness.

Working closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, managing enquiries and supporting customers through the estimating process.

The Role:

• Review and interpret customer requirements from CAD drawings, technical specifications and engineering models
• Produce detailed quotations and proposals for subcontract machining and metal finishing work
• Assess project costs and margins
• Review and decide on Requests for Quote (RFQs)
• Support new order processing and ensure customer requirements are accurately captured
• Provide updates and support on project progress and delivery timelines
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships

What We're Looking For:

• Engineering background through apprenticeship, qualifications or time-served experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience within engineering, manufacturing, estimating or engineering business development
• Knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach

What's on Offer:

• Additional performance-based commission opportunity
• Monday–Friday working hours with flexibility available
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and additional employee benefits following probation
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• On-site facilities including parking and fitness amenities

If you're an experienced engineering professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with customer engagement and commercial responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.