Estimator

Location: Trimdon, County Durham

The Company:

Our client is a family-run, precision engineering business with a reputation for producing complex, high-spec components across sectors including Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Filtration. Now entering an exciting phase of growth, the company is strategically pivoting into the Defence sector—a market experiencing significant investment and long-term demand.

This is a company where you’re not just a number. With a supportive and agile structure, you’ll have real autonomy in your role and the freedom to shape and develop it as you see fit. The business actively encourages new ideas and values the input of its team. For the right individual, there is strong potential for progression and the opportunity to grow with the business as it continues to expand its customer base and capabilities.

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday (rising to 25 with service)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Job Description:
This is a dynamic and customer-focused Estimator role, ideal for an experienced CNC Engineer or someone with a strong technical background in precision manufacturing. You’ll work closely with the Sales and Production teams to deliver accurate and competitive quotations while building lasting relationships with clients. This role offers both commercial and technical challenge, with scope to influence business growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create detailed cost estimates in response to customer RFQs
• Analyse engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Accurately price machining time, administration, and subcontract processes
• Build rapport with customers to encourage repeat business and explore new opportunities
• Research and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing
• Manage and prioritise multiple quotations to meet deadlines
• Conduct contract reviews for accepted quotations
• Seek and incorporate feedback to improve future submissions

Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and documents
• Time-served background in CNC machining or a precision engineering environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach to quotation and estimation processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Positive, solutions-focused mind set with strong self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and to tight deadlines

Why Should You Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering company where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and growth of the business. With a healthy mix of technical challenge and customer interaction, you’ll be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and long-term development. If you’re a commercially aware engineer with a passion for problem-solving and client engagement, this could be the perfect next step.