Estimator – Subcontract Machining

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Healthcare plan

24 days holiday

On-site gym

Yoga sessions

Boxercise sessions

Free parking with EV charging

Career progression

Training opportunities

Staff development

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an Estimator – Subcontract Machining to join their growing machine shop operation. The role focuses on commercial quotations and customer interaction within subcontract machining projects.

You will review RFQs, CAD data and drawings to prepare detailed quotations, work with purchasing and production teams to establish costs and lead times, and support bid decisions to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Proven engineering or manufacturing background.
• Experience in estimating, machining, or engineering sales/BD.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general business software.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ideally located within approximately one hour commute of the site.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer RFQs, CAD models, drawings and technical specifications
• Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing work
• Working alongside machine shop and purchasing teams to establish costs and lead times
• Supporting decisions on whether to bid for specific opportunities
• Assisting with new order entry onto ERP systems and ensuring BOM accuracy
• Communicating with customers regarding quotations, delivery dates and project updates
• Supporting ongoing commercial growth within the machining division

Skills

Estimating

Machining

Customer communication

Organised

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (flexibility around start/finish times)

Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and highly innovative engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an Estimator – Subcontract Machining to join their growing machine shop operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys the commercial side of machining operations, quotations and customer interaction. You’ll be joining a business that works with advanced manufacturing technologies across sectors including aerospace, electronics, medical devices and precision engineering.

What’s In It For You?

• Circa £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Additional commission structure, likely to generate an extra £5,000+ per year
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical options and healthcare cash plan after probation
• Excellent long-term career progression and training opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership
• Free weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
• Free parking with EV charging points
• Supportive engineering-led environment with genuine investment in staff development

The Role

As the Estimator – Subcontract Machining, you’ll work closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales teams to manage customer enquiries, generate quotations and support the successful delivery of subcontract machining projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing customer RFQs, CAD models, drawings and technical specifications
• Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing work
• Working alongside machine shop and purchasing teams to establish costs and lead times
• Supporting decisions on whether to bid for specific opportunities
• Assisting with new order entry onto ERP systems and ensuring BOM accuracy
• Communicating with customers regarding quotations, delivery dates and project updates
• Supporting ongoing commercial growth within the machining division

What We’re Looking For

• Proven engineering or manufacturing background
• Experience within estimating, machining, manufacturing or engineering sales/BD
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general business software
• Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
• Ideally located within approximately one hour commute of the site