Senior Estimator - Complex Precision Machining

Everlinked Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Growth potential

Investor backing

Challenging projects

Job summary

Everlinked Ltd in Coventry is seeking a proven estimator to convert complex enquiries into accurate, competitive quotations, directly influencing profitability. The role requires deep understanding of machining, including setups, tooling, programming, and inspection, with the ability to assess manufacturability from drawings and specifications.

You will work with programmers, production and quality teams to ensure quotes reflect true cost and risk, while identifying improvement opportunities as

Qualifications

• Estimator with a track record in complex precision machining.
• Hands-on knowledge of machining from shop-floor or process engineering backgrounds.
• Experience quoting technically demanding aerospace/defence/oil & gas work.
• Familiarity with regulated quality requirements (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Confident reading of complex engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, models and specifications and assess manufacturability.
• Produce accurate quotations considering machining processes, cycle times, setups, fixturing, tooling, programming and inspection.
• Estimate complex multi-axis milling, turning, mill-turn and multi-operation components; include materials, outside services, special processes, NDT and certification.
• Collaborate with programmers, production and quality teams; compare actual vs quoted performance.
• Identify technical risks and cost-saving opportunities early and communicate them clearly.
• Support management with pricing strategy and customer technical queries.
• Refine and improve estimating methods and tools as the business scales.

Skills

Estimator experience

Machining processes knowledge

GD&T reading

Commercial awareness

Job description

Everlinked Ltd in Coventry is seeking a proven estimator to convert complex enquiries into accurate, competitive quotations, directly influencing profitability. The role requires deep understanding of machining, including setups, tooling, programming, and inspection, with the ability to assess manufacturability from drawings and specifications.

You will work with programmers, production and quality teams to ensure quotes reflect true cost and risk, while identifying improvement opportunities as